TCAP Review -- Renewable vs Nonrenewable Resources

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

• Solar energy

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Oil

What is the main difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

• Renewable resources are more expensive

• Nonrenewable resources are unlimited

• Renewable resources can be replenished naturally

• Nonrenewable resources are cleaner to use

Which of these is NOT a renewable resource?

• Wind power

• Petroleum

• Hydroelectric power

• Geothermal energy

What is a characteristic of nonrenewable resources?

• They can be easily replaced

• They take millions of years to form

• They never run out

• They cause no pollution

Which energy source would be best for reducing environmental impact?

• Nuclear power

• Wind turbines

• Gasoline

• Coal mining

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What is the main advantage of solar energy as a renewable resource?

• It only works during nighttime

• It produces harmful emissions

• It requires fossil fuels to operate

• It provides clean, endless energy from the sun

Which renewable energy source uses the power of moving water to generate electricity?

• Wind power

• Hydroelectric power

• Solar power

• Geothermal power

What is biomass energy?

• Energy from underwater volcanoes

• Energy from the sun's heat

• Energy from organic materials like plants and waste

• Energy from underground hot springs

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Which renewable energy source harnesses heat from within the Earth?

• Geothermal energy

• Nuclear energy

• Tidal energy

• Wind energy

What is one major benefit of wind energy?

• It works well in areas with no wind

• It requires very little space

• It needs fossil fuels to operate

• It produces no air pollution