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Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 17mins
Which of the following are Non-Renewable energy resources? (Check all that apply.)
coal
wind
solar
nuclear
Renewable or Nonrenewable: Coal
Renewable
Nonrenewable
Renewable or Nonrenewable: Natural Gas
nonrenewable
renewable
Renewable or Nonrenewable: Water
Nonrenewable
Renewable
Renewable or Nonrenewable: Wind
Renewable
Nonrenewable
This energy is from moving air.
Wind Energy
Geothermal Energy
Fossil Fuel Energy
Biofuel
This is electrical energy that comes from the force of energy of moving water. It is the most widely used type of renewable energy.
Coal
Hydroelectric Power
Wind Energy
Geothermal Energy
This is the energy generated in the Earth's core and produces steam and hot water.
Solar Energy
Hydroelectric Power
Fossil Fuels
Geothermal
Which of the following is a renewable resource?
Oil
Solar
Coal
Natural Gas
Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?
Water
Sun
Coal
Win
What are the 3 fossil fuels?
coal, oil, uranium
coal, hydroelectric, oil
natural gas, oil, coal
Coal is a __________ energy resource.
Renewable
Non-renewable
Resources that are not able to be reproduced as quickly as they are used are called _____.
Renewable resources
Non-renewable resources
Uranium atoms are split to create a tremendous amount of heat in a _____ power plant.
Biomass
Geothermal
Nuclear
Hydro-electric
Which of the following is a renewable resource?
Oil
Solar
Coal
Natural Gas
clearing of trees in a forested area
reforestation
deforestation
pollution
biosphere
Introduction of harmful materials into the environment
reforestation
fossil fuel
pollution
global warming
The slow warming of Earth's atmosphere due to climatic change
atmospheric heating
sun's radiation
earth core
global warming
How does population growth affect natural resources?
The less people on the planet, the less natural resources that are available for each person.
The more people on the planet, the less natural resources that are available for each person.
The more people on the planet, the more natural resources that are available for each person.
The less people on the planet, the more resources are used daily
How is the atmosphere involved in the greenhouse effect?
It transforms light energy from the Sun into thermal energy that warms the surface of Earth.
Gases magnify the heat of the Sun as it passes down through Earth's atmosphere.
Gases in the atmosphere trap and redirect heat reflected from the surface of Earth.
Heat from the surface of Earth is absorbed by gases and radiated into space.
The slow warming of Earth's atmosphere due to climatic change
atmospheric heating
sun's radiation
earth core
global warming
Introduction of harmful materials into the environment
reforestation
fossil fuel
pollution
global warming
The process of making new products from materials that were used in another product.
recycle
reduce
reuse
repeat
to use less of something
recycle
reduce
reuse
repeat
How can we use natural resources?
We can use energy from natural resources to generate electricity
We can use natural resources to construct houses and buildings
We can use natural resources for food
All answers are correct
Which of the following is a way a person could conserve natural resources?
recycling waste materials like plastic, glass, paper, and aluminum
limiting water use when showering, brushing teeth, and shaving
using rechargeable batteries
all of the above are good conservation practices
If the factory in this diagram was NOT practicing good environmental conservation, what effect would be produced?
air and water pollution
good fishing for recreation
plentiful animals in the river
purified drinking water
How is the atmosphere involved in the greenhouse effect?
It transforms light energy from the Sun into thermal energy that warms the surface of Earth.
Gases magnify the heat of the Sun as it passes down through Earth's atmosphere.
Gases in the atmosphere trap and redirect heat reflected from the surface of Earth.
Heat from the surface of Earth is absorbed by gases and radiated into space.
