WorksheetsUnit 5 Renewable Nonrenewable Resources
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What factor limits the amount of hydroelectricity that can be produced?
sunlight
water
wind
biomasss
Ricardo's family is trying to limit their use of natural resources at home. What could Ricardo's family do to conserve natural resources?
install solar panels
heat their home with coal
buy a vehicle that run on natural gas
remove trees and plants from their yard
Which do most scientists claim is the cause of the Earth's changing climate?
radiation leaks from power plants
improper disposal of pesticides
the burning of fossil fuels
oil leaks and spills
Students are asked to complete a research project on the rise in global temperatures. Which of the following is the BEST set of data to use in the report?
a classroom log of temperatures since September
the average temperatures of Earth since the year 1800
day and night temperatures over the Atlantic Ocean for 10 years
the average temperatures of two cities in North America for 20 years
What is the greenhouse effect?
the decrease in the temperature of Earth's ocean currents due to atmospheric gases blocking the Sun's radiation
the increase of Earth's temperature due to heat energy being trapped by certain atmospheric molecules
the economic effect of climate change on the United States' government
the effect of the Sun's radiation on the chlorophyll in plant cells
Increase carbon dioxide levels will directly affect Earth's
magnetic and gravitational fields
weather and climate systems
mantle convection
rotation speed
What would be the best question to ask in order to immediately determine whether or not an energy resources is renewable?
How much energy does it produce?
How many people use it?
How long until it runs out?
How long has it been used?
Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource?
wave energy
fossil fuels
water
kelp
Clothes are often made from cotton, which is grown from a plant. What kind of resource is cotton?
renewable
nonrenewable
mineral
chemical
Terra's teacher wants her to design a car that can be powered by a renewable resource. Which of the following energy sources would Terra NOT want to use?
gasoline
sunlight
wind
corn
What is sustainable agriculture?
an agriculture practice that involves increasing nitrogen for crops near waterways
an agriculture practice that relies heavily on tilling crops into the field
an agriculture practice that uses the proper agricultural chemicals
an agricultural practice that does not deplete or damage the land resources
Which human action could help keep Earth's ecosystems healthy?
recycling bottles and cans
using nonrenewable resources
throwing garbage into the ocean
increasing the human population
Rick's bike is too small for him to be able to use anymore. He wants to help the environment by recycling his old bike. Which answer best describes how he would be able to recycle his bike?
Rick should leave his bike in the woods, where it won't be seen again.
Rick should push his bike into a lake, where it will be away from people
Rick should give his bike to someone smaller, so it can be used again.
Rick should leave his bike in his backyard, where plants will grow on it
Steven has old motor oil from his car engine to throw away. Why would it be dangerous for him to pour it onto the ground?
The oil could block sunlight from reaching soil.
The oil could cause the weathering of rocks.
The oil could cause erosion on a sloped hill.
The oil could pollute groundwater supplies.
Global warming, the increase of Earth's average surface temperature, can be affected by the
Tyndall effect.
greenhouse effect
ozone effect
precipitation effect
