Investigating Earth's Natural Resources: Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources

The video tutorial explains the classification of natural resources into renewable and non-renewable categories. Non-renewable resources, such as coal, metals, and oil, exist in fixed amounts and cannot be readily replaced. Once used, they are gone for extremely long periods. Renewable resources, like wind, solar energy, and living organisms, can be replenished naturally in a short time. The video highlights the importance of understanding these resources and their impact on the environment.

What are examples of natural resources mentioned in the introduction?

• Metals and oil

• Gasoline and metals

• Gasoline and vegetables

• Vegetables and coal

How are non-renewable resources characterized?

• They exist in a fixed amount and are not readily replaced.

• They are always renewable.

• They exist in unlimited amounts.

• They can be easily replaced by nature.

What happens to coal when it is burned?

• It turns into renewable energy.

• It becomes reusable.

• It leaves behind ashes and cannot be replaced for millions of years.

• It transforms into oil.

Which of the following is NOT a renewable resource?

• Wind

• Coal

• Moving water

• Solar energy

Which living things are considered renewable resources?

• Ashes and minerals

• Trees and animals

• Coal and gasoline

• Metals and oil