Unit 6 Exam Study Guide

A nonrenewable resource is:

• a resource that can be replenished naturally over time

• a resource that cannot be replenished naturally at the same rate it is consumed

• a resource that is always available in unlimited quantities

• a resource that is only used in renewable energy technologies

A renewable resource is a natural resource that can be replenished naturally with the passage of time. Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource?

• Coal

• Oil

• Solar energy

• Natural gas

Which of the following energy sources are renewable?

• Solar, wind, nuclear, oil

• Hydropower, coal, natural gas, biomass

• Solar, wind, hydropower, biomass, geothermal

• Nuclear, oil, coal, natural gas

List out the 9 energy sources from the gallery walk.

• Solar, Wind, Hydro, Biomass, Geothermal, Nuclear, Coal, Natural Gas, Oil

• Solar, Wind, Hydro, Biomass, Geothermal, Nuclear, Coal, Natural Gas, Hydrogen

• Solar, Wind, Hydro, Biomass, Geothermal, Nuclear, Coal, Natural Gas, Tidal

• Solar, Wind, Hydro, Biomass, Geothermal, Nuclear, Coal, Natural Gas, Biofuel

A secondary energy source is:

• a primary source of energy like coal or natural gas

• an energy source that is derived from the conversion of a primary energy source

• an energy source that is not renewable

• an energy source that is used directly without conversion

A primary energy source is:

• a type of energy that is derived from natural resources and can be used directly.

• a secondary form of energy that is converted from primary sources.

• an energy source that is man-made and not found in nature.

• a type of energy that cannot be replenished.

Which is a primary energy source?

• Electricity

• Biofuels

• Geothermal

• Petroleum Products

Which of the following are negative effects of strip mining?

• Loss of biodiversity, soil erosion, and water pollution

• Increased biodiversity, improved soil quality, and cleaner water

• Enhanced natural beauty, increased tourism, and economic growth

• Improved air quality, reduced noise pollution, and better soil health

What are 2 possible benefits of strip mining?

• Increased land degradation

• Efficient resource extraction

• Lower cost of operation

• Improved biodiversity

Land is restored after strip mining through a process called _______.

• reclamation

• deforestation

• urbanization

• excavation