Natural Resources

What defines a renewable resource?

• A resource that is available in limited quantities and cannot be replaced after use.

• A resource that is replaced in nature at a rate slower than its consumption.

• A resource that is replaced in nature close to the rate of its use.

• A resource that exists in abundance but can be depleted if overused.

What is the primary characteristic of nonrenewable resources as mentioned in the image?

• They regenerate quickly.

• They are unlimited.

• They require a long time to form.

• They are mostly synthetic materials.

According to the image, what is a potential consequence of the consumption rate of nonrenewable resources?

• They can be easily replaced.

• We may never run out of them.

• They can be used up faster than they are formed.

• They are primarily used for decoration.

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What is the primary form of energy that we receive from the sun?

• Chemical energy

• Thermal energy

• Radiation

• Mechanical energy

Which areas receive the most solar radiation?

• Areas closer to the poles

• Areas closer to the equator

• Areas at high altitudes

• Areas in temperate zones

What is the primary source of energy that generates wind?

• Geothermal energy

• Solar energy

• Hydroelectric energy

• Nuclear energy

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How does air typically move in relation to pressure?

• From areas of low pressure to high pressure

• From areas of equal pressure to varying pressure

• From areas of high pressure to low pressure

• Air does not move based on pressure

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What causes the generation of tides on Earth?

• The rotation of the Earth on its axis

• The gravitational pull of the moon and sun

• Solar radiation

• Atmospheric pressure changes

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What primarily generates ocean currents?

• Tectonic plate movements

• Global winds and temperature/density differences

• Coral reef activity

• River discharges into the ocean

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Why is coal classified as a rock but not a mineral?

• Coal is inorganic.

• Coal is made from non-living materials.

• Coal has an organic source.

• Coal is transparent.