Ecology - B20 14 Human Impact on Resources Quick Check

Fill in the blank: _______ are resources that can be replaced at about the same rate that they are being used.

• A) Nonrenewable resources

• B) Renewable resources

• C) Fossil fuels

• D) Minerals

Fill in the blank: _______ are nonliving resources like air, water, minerals, fossil fuels, and soil.

• A) Biotic

• B) Abiotic

• C) Renewable

• D) Nonrenewable

Which of the following is used as a fuel source?

• Coal

• Sunlight

• Wind Power

• Water

Fill in the blank: _______ resources cannot be replaced or are used at a faster rate than they can replace themselves.

• Renewable

• Nonrenewable

• Biotic

• Abiotic

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Elijah is learning about natural resources in his science class. What distinguishes a renewable resource from a nonrenewable resource?

• Renewable resources can be replaced at the same rate they are used.

• Nonrenewable resources are unlimited.

• Renewable resources are man-made.

• Nonrenewable resources are always biotic.

Which of the following is necessary for all living things?

• Water

• Coal

• Oil

• Natural Gas

Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource?

• Biomass

• Hydroelectric Power

• Oil

• Geothermal

Oil and coal are ________ resources.

• Renewable

• Nonrenewable

What is the main reason for the disappearance of trees on Easter Island?

• Natural disaster

• Overuse for lumber and boats

• Disease

• Climate change

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

• Nuclear

• Oil

• Biomass

• Coal