Resources and Mining Quiz

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

• Oil

• Coal

• Water

• Natural gas

Geothermal energy is a:

• Renewable energy souce

• Nonrenewable energy source

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Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource?

• Coal

• Wood

• Water

• Sunlight

Natural gas is

• A renewable resource

• A nonrenewable resource

Where do fossil fuels come from?

• The gas station

• They are the remains of plants and animals that have been compressed and heated over a long period of time

• From a hydroelectric power station

• It is form by plate boundaries compressing rock over time

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Any useful material that is found in nature:

• Natural Resource

• Human Resource

• Plants

• Fossil fuels

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Which group includes ALL renewable resources?

• Coal, trees, water, oil
• Water, wind, sun, plants
• Minerals, sun, natural gas, water

What does conserving resources mean?

• Using as many of the resources as you can

• Wasting resources

• Saving resources and using them wisely

• Using a lot of resources

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Which answer describes the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

• A renewable resource is a resource that is scarce while a nonrenewable resource is a resource that is abundant.

• A renewable resource is a resource that is abundant while a nonrenewable resource is a resource that is scarce.

• A renewable resource is a resource that is being used up faster than it is being replaced while a nonrenewable resource is a resource that is constantly supplied.

• A renewable resource is a resource that is constantly being supplied while a nonrenewable resource is a resource that is being used up faster than it is being replaced.

Which of these is the most sensible way to conserve natural resources?

• Walk or ride your bike when you can, instead of driving in the car.

• Stop using all electricity.

• Never ride in the car.

• Don't use any products made from trees.

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