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AKS 1a/1b Renewable vs. Nonrenewable Resources Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A resource that can be replaced naturally within a human lifetime is known as:

a)

Nonrenewable

b)

Renewable

c)

Fossil Fuels

d)

Pollution

2.

Energy derived from the sun is called:

a)

Wind

b)

Hydro

c)

Solar

d)

Geothermal

3.

A resource that cannot be replaced once it is used up is known as:

a)

Renewable

b)

Nonrenewable

c)

Biomass

d)

Hydro

4.

Energy produced from moving water is called:

a)

Solar

b)

Wind

c)

Hydro

d)

Geothermal

5.

The practice of using less of a resource to prevent depletion is known as:

a)

Conservation

b)

Pollution

c)

Energy

d)

Resources

6.

Fuel formed from the remains of ancient organisms is called:

a)

Biomass

b)

Fossil Fuels

c)

Solar

d)

Wind

7.

Energy produced from the heat of the Earth is known as:

a)

Geothermal

b)

Solar

c)

Wind

d)

Hydro

8.

A resource that can be used repeatedly without running out is called:

a)

Nonrenewable

b)

Renewable

c)

Fossil Fuels

d)

Pollution

9.

A type of energy harnessed from the wind is called:

a)

Solar

b)

Hydro

c)

Wind

d)

Geothermal

10.

Pollution caused by the extraction and use of fossil fuels can lead to:

a)

Improved air quality

b)

Climate change

c)

Better wildlife habitats

d)

Increased plant growth

11.

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

a)

Coal

b)

Oil

c)

Solar

d)

Natural Gas

12.

What does it mean for a resource to be sustainable?

a)

It can be used once

b)

It can be replenished naturally

c)

It is harmful to the environment

d)

It is created by humans

13.

Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource?

a)

Wind

b)

Biomass

c)

Natural Gas

d)

Hydro

14.

What is one way to conserve resources?

a)

Use more plastic

b)

Turn off lights when not in use

c)

Leave the water running

d)

Drive everywhere

15.

Which of the following best describes pollution from fossil fuels?

a)

It helps plants grow

b)

It can lead to climate change

c)

It has no effect on air quality

d)

It is beneficial to wildlife