Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources

Which of the following is a renewable resources?

• coal

• natural gas

• solar energy

• uranium

Which resource is considered nonrenewable?

• wind

• geothermal

• oil

• biomass

Why are fossile fuels considered nonrenewable?

• They are too expensive to extract.

• They can be used again and again.

• They take millions of years to form.

• They are not found in nature.

Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy source?

• hydropower

• solor power

• petroleum

• wind power

Which energy source uses the movement of air to generate electricity?

• solar

• geothermal

• wind

• nuclear

Which resource is created from plant and animal remains buried for millions of years?

• biomass

• natural gas

• wind

• hydropower

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What is a disadvantage of using nonrenewable resources?

• They are always available.

• They cause little to no pollution.

• They can run out.

• They are cheap to produce.

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Which of these is a benefit of using renewable resources?

• limited availability

• low pollution

• high carbon emissions

• inconsistent supply

What does "biomass" refer to?

• rocks and minerals

• orgainc materials from plants and animals

• ocean water

• sunlight energy

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Which of the following is most likely to be used in a geothermal power plant?

• heat from the sun

• steam from underground

• wind turbines

• moving water

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