4.11A Guided Practice - Renewable and Non-renewable Resources

Which of the following is best classified as a renewable resource?

• Minerals

• Grass

• Coal

• Natural gas

The examples below model the conservation of natural resources EXCEPT.

• Replacing old light bulbs with energy saving fluorescent bulbs.

• Collecting rainwater and saving it to water your lawn.

• Running the water while brushing your teeth.

• Unplugging appliances when they are not in use.

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Which answer choice best explains how renewable and non-renewable resources differ?

• Renewable resources can continually be replaced easily; non-renewable resources cannot be replaced quick enough to avoid running out.

• Non-renewable resources can continually be replaced easily; renewable resources cannot be replaced quick enough to avoid running out.

• Renewable resources are made from fossil fuels; non-renewable resources come from an alternative source.

• Non-renewable resources are made from fossil fuels; renewable resources never need to be replaced.

Observe the products pictured below. All of the products are made from non-renewable resources EXCEPT—

• Aluminum can

• Hand soap

• Plastic water bottle

• Cotton t-shirt

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There are advantages and disadvantages of using fossil fuels. All of the following are advantages of using fossil fuels EXCEPT—

• Fossil fuels generate huge amounts of electricity in one location.

• Destruction of large areas of land occur for building coal mines.

• Power plants can be built in almost any location.

• Coal used in power plants is very cost effective.

Students classify natural resources in two groups on a chart. Which chart correctly classifies the two groups?

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According to the graph, which countries consumed more than 4,000 barrels of oil each day?

• Japan, India, and United States

• Mexico, Germany, and Canada

• China and United States

• Japan and United States

All of the following are classified as renewable resources EXCEPT—

• tomato plant

• diamond

• flowing river

• cow

Which two answer choices best fit in the blanks?

• Petroleum and water

• Plants and coal

• Timber and natural gas

• Air and fish

Which picture shows a nonrenewable resource?

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