Exploring Natural Resources

Which of the following is a type of renewable energy?

• Coal

• Solar

• Natural Gas

• Nuclear

What is one advantage of using nonrenewable resources?

• They are always environmentally friendly.

• They are abundant and will never run out.

• They release harmful pollutants into the air and water.

• They are cheaper to use than renewable resources.

Explain how the use of fossil fuels impacts the environment.

• Fossil fuels release oxygen into the atmosphere.

• Fossil fuels help in reducing global warming.

• Fossil fuels release greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change.

• Fossil fuels have no impact on the environment.

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Which of the following is an effective energy conservation technique?

• Leaving lights on when not in use

• Using energy-efficient appliances

• Increasing the use of fossil fuels

• Keeping windows open while using air conditioning

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Compare the environmental impact of solar energy and coal energy.

• Both have the same impact on the environment.

• Solar energy produces more pollution than coal energy.

• Coal energy produces more pollution than solar energy.

• Neither solar nor coal energy impacts the environment.

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Which of the following is a characteristic of renewable energy sources?

• They are finite and will eventually run out.

• They can be replenished naturally over time.

• They are always more expensive than nonrenewable sources.

• They are only available in certain parts of the world.

Identify a method to reduce the environmental impact of energy consumption.

• Increase the use of coal power plants.

• Implement stricter regulations on emissions.

• Encourage deforestation for more land.

• Increase the use of single-use plastics.

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Discuss the benefits of using wind energy compared to natural gas.

• Wind energy is more polluting than natural gas.

• Wind energy is renewable and produces no emissions.

• Natural gas is renewable and produces no emissions.

• Both wind energy and natural gas are nonrenewable.

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Which of the following is a way to conserve energy at home?

• Using incandescent light bulbs

• Running the dishwasher with half loads

• Insulating the home properly

• Keeping the refrigerator door open

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Which of the following has availability that depends on time of day? (a)  

• Biomass
• Geothermal
• Hydropower
• Solar
• Wind