Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources

Give an example of how renewable resources can be used.

• Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity.

• Wind turbines generate electricity using fossil fuels.

• Hydroelectric dams use coal to produce energy.

• Geothermal energy is derived from burning natural gas.

What are resources that are replaced naturally and can be used again called?

• Non-renewable Resources

• Renewable Resources

• Fossil Fuels

• Mineral Resources

What is an example of a renewable resource?

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Wind power

• Nuclear energy

What is an example of a nonrenewable resource?

• Coal

• Wind

• Solar

• Hydropower

Name two types of nonrenewable resources.

• Coal and oil

• Wind and solar

• Water and air

• Biomass and geothermal

What is the role of water in renewable resources?

• Water is used to generate hydroelectric power, which is a renewable resource.

• Water is primarily used for irrigation in agriculture.

• Water is a non-renewable resource that is depleting rapidly.

• Water is used to cool nuclear power plants.

What is the impact of using nonrenewable resources?

• It leads to sustainable development and resource conservation.

• It can result in environmental damage and depletion of resources.

• It promotes economic growth without any negative effects.

• It has no significant impact on the environment.

Why are renewable resources important?

• They help reduce pollution and conserve the environment.

• They are cheaper than fossil fuels.

• They are available in unlimited quantities.

• They require more land for production.

What does 'renewable' mean?

• A resource that cannot be replaced

• A resource that can be used up completely

• A resource that can be replenished naturally over time

• A resource that is always available

What is one way to promote the use of renewable resources?

• Encouraging the use of solar panels and wind turbines.

• Increasing the use of fossil fuels.

• Promoting the use of plastic products.

• Encouraging deforestation for agriculture.