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WorksheetsRenewable and nonrenewable energy
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following is not a renewable resource?
a)
Sunlight
b)
Coal
c)
Water
d)
Wind
2.
Which of the following statements correctly describes renewable energy?
a)
They are limited and cannot be replaced in a human lifespan.
b)
They take millions of years to form.
c)
They consist of coal, oil, and gas.
d)
They can be replaced in a human lifetime through natural processes.
3.
Wood is ....
a)
A renewable resource
b)
A nonrenewable resource
c)
A resource that cannot be replaced
d)
Used to make oil
4.
Which of the following is not a nonrenewable resource?
a)
Solar
b)
Oil
c)
Coal
d)
Natural Gas
5.
A group of non-renewable resources, called ______________, include coal, oil, and natural gas.
a)
Fossil Fuels
b)
Renewable Energy Sources
c)
Fossils
d)
Clean Energy
6.
_________ comes from tiny animals that died in the ocean millions of years ago.
a)
Natural Gas
b)
Gasoline
c)
Oil
d)
Coal
7.
What best describes sustainability?
a)
Over-consumption
b)
Only using nonrenewable energy sources
c)
Conserving resources
8.
Mrs. Lewis wants to be more sustainable. Which of the following options below can she do?
a)
Mrs. Lewis can buy an ice coffee everyday from her local coffee shop. It comes in a plastic cup.
b)
Mrs. Lewis can bring her own coffee cup to her local coffee shop.
c)
Mrs. Lewis can save gas and make her coffee at home.
9.
What does it mean to conserve something?
a)
Prevent wasteful uses of resources
b)
Use more renewable resources
c)
Reuse, reduce, recycle
d)
All of the above
10.
What is geothermal energy?
a)
A power plant.
b)
Heat energy generated and stored in the Earth.
c)
Nuclear Energy
d)
A nonrenewable resource
11.
What are natural resources?
a)
Materials that come from the Earth
b)
Items that are purchased
c)
Something made by another person
d)
The solar system
12.
Some renewable and non-renewable resources can hurt the environment. Which statement is true?
a)
Burning wood can pollute our atmosphere
b)
Burning coal releases gases and smoke into the atmosphere.
c)
Oil spills in the ocean can affect ships.
d)
Wind energy can cause harm to plants.
13.
Examples of natural resources are . . .
a)
popcorn, gum, chocolate
b)
plants, animals, water
c)
pen, marker, crayon
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