6.1 Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources: A Vital Conversation

Which of the following is an example of a nonrenewable resource?

• Wind

• Water

• Natural gas

• Sunlight

Which of the following statements is true about nonrenewable resources?

• They can be replenished quickly

• They are always environmentally friendly

• They are finite and can be exhausted

• They are the only source of energy.

Fill in the blank: The impact of nonrenewable resources on the environment is often ______.

• Positive

• Neutral

• Negative

• Insignificant

What are renewable resources?

• Resources that can be used once

• Resources that are replenished naturally over a short period

• Resources that are man-made

• Resources that are non-recyclable.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a renewable resource?

• Solar

• Wind

• Coal

• Geothermal

Which of the following energy sources is considered environmentally friendly?

• Nuclear

• Biomass

• Natural Gas

• Oil

Fill in the blank: Examples of renewable resources include solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and _______.

• Coal

• Biomass

• Oil

• Gasoline

What is Solar Energy?

• Energy from wind

• Energy from water

• Energy from the sun using photovoltaic panels

• Energy from fossil fuels

Which of the following is a method of generating electricity from water?

• Solar Energy

• Wind Energy

• Hydropower

• Biofuel

What are nonrenewable resources?

• Resources that can be replenished quickly

• Resources that are finite and take millions of years to form

• Resources that are always available

• Resources that are man-made.