ES 9.4 - Assignment: Energy on Earth

How do renewable and nonrenewable resources differ?

• Renewable resources are artificial.

• Nonrenewable resources are artificial.

• Renewable resources replenish within our lifetime.

• Nonrenewable resources replenish within our lifetime.

Which resource in the scenario is renewable?

• the diesel used to fuel the bus

• the paper used to print the work sheet

• the aluminum used to make the desk

• the plastic used to make the smartphone

Which resource used in the scenario is nonrenewable?

• the wooden frame of the house

• the gravel rocks in the driveway

• the diesel fuel in the delivery truck

• the clay bricks on the outside of the house

Which statement accurately compares timber and sunlight?

• Timber and sunlight are nonrenewable resources.

• Timber and sunlight are renewable resources.

• Timber is a renewable resource, and sunlight is a nonrenewable resource.

• Timber is a nonrenewable resource, and sunlight is a renewable resource.

Which energy source is a nonrenewable resource?

• oil

• sun

• trees

• wind

How does fresh water differ from coal as a resource?

• Coal replenishes quickly, while fresh water does not.

• Fresh water is an artificial resource, while coal is a natural resource.

• Coal is a clean resource , while fresh water is dirty.

• Fresh water is a renewable resource, while coal is a nonrenewable resource.

Which statement describes an advantage of renewable resources?

• They produce a large amount of energy all at once.

• They are a source of clean energy.

• They are located everywhere around the world.

• They can easily be reproduced quickly.

Which statement describes an advantage of nonrenewable resources?

• They produce clean energy.

• They replenish quickly.

• They are safe for the environment.

• They are currently found in abundance.

Which energy source would be best for her to choose?

• coal

• gas

• oil

• wind

What would be best for them to feature in their campaign?

• a coal mine located in their county

• a farmer with a field of solar panels

• a company building a gas pipeline through the town

• a rancher drilling for oil in a horse pasture