Unit 12 Renewable/Nonrenewable and Conservation

Resources can be classified as renewable or nonrenewable. Which of these resources is classified in the same category as air?

• A. Coal

• B. Water

• C. Oil

• D. Natural gas

What physical property of sedimentary rock allows natural resources to be stored in holes in the rock?

• Smooth texture

• Physical state

• Porous

• Large size

What kind of a resource is oil?

• a renewable resource

• a man-made resource

• a nonrenewable resource

• a rechargeable resource

Water is used in homes every day. Sometimes water is used in wasteful ways. Which of the following is a way water can be conserved at home and why is it important to conserve water?

• Taking shorter showers to save water

• Leaving the tap running while brushing teeth

• Watering the garden during the hottest part of the day

• Ignoring leaks in plumbing

List a career that you researched and describe how they help the environment.

• Environmental Scientist

• Software Developer

• Financial Analyst

• Marketing Manager

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Resources can be classified as renewable or nonrenewable. Which of these resources is classified in the same category as coal?

• A. Wood

• B. Wind

• C. Corn oil

• D. Natural gas

How does conservation, disposal, and recycling impact the environment? Select all that apply.

• Conservation reduces waste and pollution.

• Disposal helps preserve natural resources.

• Recycling minimizes habitat destruction.

• They have no impact on the environment.

Which of the resources are renewable resources?

• A. Wind, water power

• B. Wind, coal, and natural gas

• C. Coal, water power, and petroleum

• D. Coal, Natural gas, water power, and petroleum

5. One way to conserve water is by using drip irrigation systems. Why is it important to conserve water?

• To reduce water bills

• To ensure sustainable water supply

• To prevent water pollution

• To increase agricultural yield

6. Which of the following careers helps the environment?

• Environmental Scientist

• Software Developer

• Accountant

• Chef