Unit 5, Lesson 3 Resource Use

Mr. Finlayson’s class is studying resources. They are studying coal, oil, and natural gas. Which type of resources are they studying? Circle the letter of the correct answer.

• products

• fossil fuels

• renewable resources

• human-made resources

Which statement is true about all nonrenewable resources? Circle the letter of the correct answer.

• A. They are fossil fuels.

• B. They can be used up.

• C. They must be mined.

• D. They are used for fuels.

One resource people use is fossil fuels, which take a long time to form.

• renewable

• nonrenewable

The gas we put in our cars.

• A. renewable

• B. nonrenewable

Cars that use energy from the sun to move.

• A. renewable

• B. nonrenewable

Some power plants use coal, which is mined to make electricity.

• A. renewable

• B. nonrenewable

Some power plants use wind to turn the blades of turbines to generate electricity.

• renewable

• nonrenewable

How might an increase in the population of humans affect the wildlife in the area?

• Habitat loss

• Increased pollution

• Greater competition for natural resources

• It would have no effect on wildlife

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What is one reason we SHOULD NOT use fossil fuels?

• They are expensive

• They smell bad

• They cause pollution

• They do not fit in my house

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NGSS.4-ESS3-1

NGSS.5-ESS3-1

Which of the following is a renewable resource used to generate electricity?

• D. Nuclear energy

• B. Natural gas

• A. Solar energy

• C. Coal