4.11A TEKS-Based Assessment

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1. Which of the following are NOT considered fossil fuels? Choose TWO answers.

• Coal
• Natural Gas
• Metal
• Oil
• Trees

2. What is an advantage of using solar panels and wind turbines?

• They rely on wind and sunlight, which are renewable.
• They are more expensive to use for energy.
• The wind and sunlight get used up easily, and getting more takes millions of years.
• They create much more pollution in our environment.

3. What is the difference between a renewable and nonrenewable resource?

• Renewable resources are natural. Nonrenewable resources are human-made.
• Renewable resources are limited. Nonrenewable resources are unlimited.
• Renewable resources can be replaced in a relatively short amount of time. Nonrenewable resources are used faster than they are replaced.
• Renewable resources include fossil fuels. Nonrenewable resources do not.

4. Many fossil fuels are obtained by drilling into wells deep in the ocean. What is an advantage of using fossil fuels?

• They create more pollution when used.
• They take millions of years to replenish.
• Drilling wells can harm the Earth and cause disruption to ecosystems.
• They are cheaper for customers to buy.