Earth Resources and Taking Care of Earth

Which of these statements BEST describes a possible environmental consequence in constructing a large-scale wind farm to generate electricity?

• Wind farms alter the regional climate.

• Wind farms can disrupt migrating wildlife.

• Wind farms use a renewable energy source.

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Which will most likely lead to an increase in the use of renewable energy resources?

• conservation of fossil fuels

• decreased expense of fossil fuels

• decision to choose energy resources that have less impact on the environment

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More sulfur dioxide is being added to the atmosphere. How will this MOST likely affect the hydrosphere?

• There will be a decrease in sea level.

• The acidity of the ocean will increase.

• There will be an increase in fresh water.

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Which of these can be recycled in an attempt to conserve resources?

• gasoline

• sunlight

• aluminum

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Which best describes the potential of solar power for future energy use?

• It is not likely to be used because it pollutes the environment and contaminates drinking water supplies.

• It is likely to be used because its capture and storage does not require special equipment.

• It is likely to be used because it is a renewable resource that is indefinitely available.

• It is not likely to be used because it is less expensive than fossil fuel resources.

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Which is not a renewable natural resource?

• Soil

• Water

• Natural Gas

• Living organisms

What is conservation?

• Letting nature take its course.

• Preventing humans from having anything to do with it.

• The prevention of the loss of a resource through thoughtful management of it.

• Letting businesses take care of a resource.

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Non-Renewable resources are also known as what?

• Fossil Fuels

• Renewable

• Solar Energy

• Hydroelectric Energy

Which renewable energy source would most likely cause loss of habitat?

• geothermal

• hydroelectric

• solar

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Which of the following is a non-renewable resource that is commonly used for energy production?

• Coal

• Wind

• Solar

• Biomass

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