Renewable Resources Vocabulary

What is a renewable resource?

• A natural resource that cannot be used up or can be replaced within a human life span.

• A resource that is always man-made.

• A resource that can never be replaced.

• A resource that is only found underground.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a renewable resource?

• Coal

• Air

• Water

• Plants

Which of these can be replaced within a human life span?

• Renewable resources

• Non-renewable resources

• Fossil fuels

• Minerals

Which of the following are examples of renewable resources?

• Air, water, soil, plants, and animals

• Coal, oil, and natural gas

• Plastic and glass

• Metals and minerals

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Which type of energy is shown in the diagram as a renewable resource?

• Solar energy, hydropower energy, biomass energy, geothermal energy, and wind energy

• Nuclear energy, coal energy, oil energy, and natural gas energy

• Battery energy, chemical energy, and sound energy

• Magnetic energy, static energy, and friction energy

What are nonrenewable resources?

• Natural resources that can be replaced after use

• Natural resources that cannot be replaced after they are used

• Resources that are always available in unlimited amounts

• Resources that are made by humans

Which of the following is NOT an example of a nonrenewable resource?

• Coal

• Petroleum

• Solar energy

• Natural gas

Why do nonrenewable resources exist in a fixed amount on Earth?

• Because they are made quickly by nature

• Because they cannot be replaced after use

• Because they are produced by plants

• Because they are always recycled

Which of the following is a fossil fuel that is a nonrenewable resource?

• Wind

• Coal

• Water

• Sunlight

Which of the following is included as a nonrenewable resource according to the material?

• Rocks

• Trees

• Wind

• Water