Exploring Energy Resources Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource?

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Solar energy

• Petroleum

Which of the following best describes a non-renewable resource?

• A resource that can be replaced naturally in a short period of time

• A resource that takes millions of years to form and cannot be quickly replaced

• A resource that comes from the sun

• A resource that is always available in unlimited amounts

Wind energy is considered a renewable resource because:

• It is found underground

• It is made from plants and animals

• It is naturally replenished and will not run out

• It requires burning to produce energy

Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?

• Wind

• Sunlight

• Natural gas

• Water

Which of the following lists contains only non-renewable resources?

• Wind, solar, water

• Coal, oil, natural gas

• Wood, wind, coal

• Solar, geothermal, biomass

Which of the following lists contains only renewable resources?

• Coal, wind, solar

• Oil, natural gas, uranium

• Solar, wind, geothermal

• Petroleum, biomass, water