Worksheets4th Grade Resources on Earth
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 37mins
Which of the following are Non-Renewable energy resources? (Check all that apply.)
coal
wind
solar
nuclear
One advantage of solar and wind power over fossil fuels is that
wind and solar are presently much less expensive than fossil fuels.
wind and solar come from natural processes and fossil fuels do not.
wind and solar are nonrenewable resources and fossil fuel are renewable.
wind and solar are continuously renewable and fossil fuels take millions of years to be formed.
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
Resources that are not able to be reproduced as quickly as they are used are called _____.
renewable resources
replaceable resources
non renewable resources
non replaceable resources
Geothermal energy uses heat from ____ to produce electricity.
the earth
coal
oil
natural gas
Renewable resources ...
are not replaceable
are used more frequently than non renewables
are never going to run out
going to run out
What are fossil fuels?
coal, oil, uranium
oil, natural gas, uranium
coal, oil, natural gas
geothemals, coal, natural gas
Which of these is non renewable
natural gas
water in a dam
solar power
wind energy
Natural resources form in nature. Which of the following is NOT a natural resource?
oil
coal
plastic
water
Renewable energy resources are?
Resource that cannot be readily replaced by natural means on a level equal to its use.
Invisible resources
Renewable resources that can be naturally restored.
All the above
__________ is an energy resource that WILL NOT run out in the next several hundred years.
Renewable Energy Resource
Nonrenewable Energy Resource
Fossil fuels
biodegradable
What is a fossil fuel?
oil
biomass
wind
hydro
Trees are a renewable resource because ...
they can be replanted.
of how big they can grow.
they burn in forest fires.
birds live in them.
What type of mechanical device is used in most methods of harnessing energy from resources?
Gear
Turbine
Panel
Engine
What type of energy harnesses energy from the rise and fall of the tides in the ocean?
Tidal Energy
Solar Energy
Wind Energy
Biomass Energy
Our state can generate power for electricity and fuel from many of its natural resources. Which of the following is a Florida natural resource that could be used for generating power?
Silicone
Limestone
Sunlight
Phosphate
Florida's mines produce several different types of minerals. Which of these does Florida produce in large amounts?
Phosphate
Iron
Gold
Silver
Which of these is a natural resource that greatly contributes to our state's economy?
Copper
Limestone
Gold
Coal
Phosphate is an important resource in Florida. Phosphate is an important part of which of the following products?
Computer chips
Clay bricks
Fertilizer
Cement
There are many different natural resources found in Florida. Which of the following can be described as a renewable resource?
Limestone
Oil
Water
Phosphate
We should all be conserving resources, both renewable and nonrenewable. What does it mean to conserve resources?
Efficiently using only what you need
Using only recycled fossil fuels
Not using fossil fuels
Not using fuels
Which natural resource found in Florida is used to make glass and silicon chips?
Phosphate
Sunlight
Limestone
Sand
