Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources

Our state can generate power for electricity and fuel from many of its natural resources. Which of the following is a Florida natural resource that could be used for generating power?

• Silicone

• Limestone

• Sunlight

• Phosphate

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

There are many different natural resources found in Florida. Which of the following can be described as a renewable resource?

• Limestone

• Oil

• Water

• Phosphate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which are renewable resources?

• Soil and rock

• Plants and water

• Gas and oil

• Coal and diamonds

We should all be conserving resources, both renewable and nonrenewable. What does it mean to conserve resources?

• Efficiently using only what you need

• Using only recycled fossil fuels

• Not using fossil fuels

• Not using fuels

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

A resource that can be replaced in a human lifetime.

• renewable

• nonrenewable

• conservation

• resource

Students were asked to generate a list that contained nothing but renewable resources. Which student was the only one to make a correct list?

• student A

• student B

• student C

• student D

How does Florida's climate make it suitable for solar energy production?

• Florida has a lot of cloudy days.

• Florida receives a lot of sunlight throughout the year.

• Florida has strong winds.

• Florida has many mountains.

Which of the following is considered a renewable resource?

• Coal

• Natural Gas

• Solar Energy

• Petroleum

What is one way Florida manages its water resources to support its population and environment?

• By building more dams to stop all rivers.

• By implementing water conservation programs and protecting wetlands.

• By using all available water for agriculture.

• By draining all swamps for urban development.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Which fossil fuel is commonly found and used in Florida?

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Uranium

• Gold