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Renewable Resources Review (Cycling Content)

Total questions: 66

Worksheet time: 2hrs 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is an example of a non renewable resource?

a)

Wind

b)

Water

c)

Coal

d)

Biomass

2.

What is the best pro about renewable resources?

a)

They are inexpensive

b)

They are always available

c)

They create pollution

d)

They are expensive

3.

Solar Power is a __________ energy resource.

a)

Renewable

b)

Non renewable

4.

__________ is an energy resource that WILL run out in the next several hundred years.

a)

Renewable Energy

b)

Fossil Fuels

c)

Nonrenewable Energy

5.

Why are fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas called nonrenewable resources?

a)

They can be made in factories.

b)

They can be recycled

c)

They cannot be easily replaced

d)

They can never be replaced

6.

What are examples of fossil fuels?

a)

Coal

b)

Water

c)

Oil (petroleum)

d)

Natural Gas

e)

Solar energy

7.

Examples of renewable energy resources include –

a)

Solar energy

b)

Nuclear power

c)

Wind energy

d)

Hydro power

e)

Geothermal energy

8.

Energy that uses heat that comes from within the Earth is called

a)

Geophysical

b)

Geography

c)

Geothermal

d)

Geographic

9.

*What form of energy is this?

a)

Geothermal

b)

Hydroelectric

c)

Solar energy

10.

This type of alternative energy uses soybeans, corn, or wood.

a)

Biomass Energy

b)

Geothermal Energy

c)

Solar Energy

11.

Dams use this type of alternative energy.

a)

Biomass Energy

b)

Hydropower Energy

c)

Wind Energy

12.

This type of alternative energy is energy from moving water.

a)

Wind Energy

b)

Biomass Energy

c)

Hydropower Energy

13.

This type of alternative energy is energy from heat stored deep within the Earth.

a)

Solar Energy

b)

Geothermal Energy

c)

Wind Energy

14.

This type of alternative energy is formed from energy from moving air.

a)

Solar Energy

b)

Geothermal Energy

c)

Wind Energy

15.

Renewable energy resources produce less_____________ than fossil fuels.

a)

pollution

b)

energy

c)

wind

d)

light

16.

The house illustrated here uses panels on the roof to collect a natural resource and convert it into electricity that can be used.
Which alternative energy source does this house use?

a)

Water

b)

Wind

c)

Solar

d)

Geothermal

17.

All of the following are considered renewable energy sources EXCEPT –

a)

Wind

b)

Coal

c)

Biomass

d)

Solar

18.

Energy created from wood, peat moss, and manure is called __________________ energy.

a)

biomass

b)

geothermal

c)

natural

d)

solar

19.

What is a disadvantage of wind power?

a)

We have too many rainy days in US

b)

It is not always windy in some places

c)

Companies charge too much to make the wind blow

d)

The sun is not always out

20.

An ADVANTAGE of burning fossil fuels for energy is:

a)

it's easily done

b)

it doesn't cause pollution

c)

it disturbs animal habitats

d)

we won't run out

21.

Which of these are 3 DISADVANTAGES of using fossil fuels?

a)

supply is limited

b)

cause pollution

c)

disturb habitats

d)

easily transported

e)

relatively inexpensive

22.

Which renewable resource has an ADVANTAGE of decreasing materials in landfills or dumps?

a)

biomass

b)

wind

c)

water

d)

solar

23.

Which renewable resource is relatively inexpensive to set up?

a)

wind

b)

water

c)

solar

d)

geothermal

24.

Which three renewable resources are limited to areas that provide the type of energy needed?

a)

wind

b)

water

c)

geothermal

d)

solar

e)

biomass

25.

One DISADVANTAGE of wind energy is:

a)

have to be set up outside of cities that use that energy

b)

nonpolluting

c)

causes air pollution

d)

negative impact on aquatic life

26.

One DISADVANTAGE of solar energy is:

a)

solar collecting cells are expensive

b)

it is nonpolluting

c)

it is available in the US

d)

it harms the environment

27.

One DISADVANTAGE of using water for energy is:

a)

negative impact on aquatic life

b)

negative impact on bird life

c)

relatively nonpolluting

d)

causes air pollution

28.

Choose three renewable resources that do not cause pollution.

a)

solar

b)

wind

c)

water

d)

geothermal

e)

biomass

29.

One DISADVANTAGE of geothermal power is:

a)

drilling to the heat source causes habitat disruption

b)

only produces a little pollution compared to fossil fuels

c)

it is available in the United States

d)

no energy is produced on cloudy days

30.

One DISADVANTAGE of using biomass energy is:

a)

less efficient than fossil fuels

b)

nonpolluting

c)

available in the United States

d)

impacts the bird population

31.

Which are ways we use fossil fuels?

a)

eating and drinking

b)

arts and crafts

c)

paper and building

d)

cars and heat

32.

Which of the following is NOT true about Biomass as a renewable resource?

a)

Biomass produces greenhouse gases.

b)

It is composed of plant remains and household garbage

c)

It increases the amount of waste in landfills and dumps

d)

Biomass is burned to produce heat energy and electricity

33.

One advantage of using hydropower is that...

a)

It can be built in any location

b)

it produces no air pollution

c)

It has no construction costs

d)

it uses a nonrenewable resource

34.

What is a fossil fuel?

a)

Fuel made from ground up fossils.

b)

Fuels from the Fossil Company.

c)

Fuel created from once living organisms

d)

Renewable sources of energy.

35.

Which one is NOT considered a renewable resource?

a)

Biomass

b)

Solar power

c)

Hydropower

d)

Nuclear power

36.

What is important to consider when deciding to use solar or wind power as a renewable energy source?

a)

A backup system is needed in case of cloudy days or days with no rain.

b)

How to minimize the amount of greenhouse gases emitted.

c)

How pollutants will affect the surrounding area.

d)

How to manage the large amounts of electricity generated.

37.

Which statement supports the opinion that a dam can harm a river ecosystem?

a)

they provide water for drinking and irrigation

b)

dams on rivers emit less pollution

c)

they can reduce flooding downstream during heavy rains

d)

they change water depth and alter the temperature of a river

38.

Generators are used to produce electricity from all of these sources EXCEPT _____.

a)

solar

b)

wind

c)

tidal

d)

nuclear

39.

What is one of the biggest disadvantages to wind turbines?

a)

They're big

b)

They can interfere with bird migration

c)

They're expensive

d)

It takes a long time to put one up and then maintain it

40.

Which is most likely a major concern associated with burning fossil fuels?

a)

polluting the oceans

b)

remove harmful chemicals from precipitation

c)

remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere

d)

produce smog, which can cause respiratory illnesses

41.

Stephen predicted that seeds would start to grow faster if an electric current traveled through the soil in which they were planted.

a)

recognize a problem

b)

test the hypothesis with an experiment

c)

form a hypothesis

d)

draw conclusions  

42.

Bob read about growing plants in water. He wanted to know how plants could grow without soil.

a)

coming up with a question

b)

test the hypothesis with an experiment

c)

form a hypothesis

d)

draw conclusions

43.

Kim’s experiment showed that chicken eggshells were stronger when she gave the hen feed to which extra calcium had been added.

a)

recognize a problem

b)

test the hypothesis with an experiment

c)

form a hypothesis

d)

draw conclusions

44.

After a scientific experiment is performed, data is recorded, and conclusions are drawn, what should be done next?

a)

Share your research with other scientists

b)

Keep your research a secret

c)

Destroy all evidence of your experiment

45.

True or False: Experiments should have many independent variables.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

46.

Avery is conducting an experiment to determine how light affects the growth of small zinnia plants. One plant is placed in full sunlight, the second in a shaded area, and the third in an unlit closet. What is the independent variable in Avery's zinnia experiment?

a)

The plant growth

b)

The amount of sunlight

c)

The length of time needed to conduct the experiment

d)

The amount of water given daily

47.

Kai and Aiden are studying different countries to determine which are "water-rich" or "water-poor." Which of the following factors is the most important in their study?

a)

Population density

b)

Country size

c)

Humid climate

d)

Renewable water supplies

48.

During a science class, Ava asked, "What percent of the Earth's water is fresh water?"

a)

5%

b)

10%

c)

4%

d)

3%

49.

Lily and Mia are studying Earth's water resources. They wonder, where is most of the fresh water on Earth?

a)

in the ocean

b)

underground

c)

frozen

d)

in rivers

50.

Zoe and her classmates are studying different sectors and their water usage. Which category uses the most water?

a)

Agriculture

b)

Cooling systems

c)

Industrial

d)

Residential

51.

Aria and Luna are studying environmental science. They come across an image showing a large sinkhole with a vehicle trapped inside. What does this image show? (Select two)

a)

A consequence of over-pumping wells

b)

A tsunami

c)

A normal well

d)

Land subsidence

52.

When Aiden noticed that the water from his well tasted salty, he learned it was due to a phenomenon where saltwater mixes with freshwater. What is this called?

a)

eutrophication

b)

saltwater intrusion

c)

point source pollution

53.

David and Evelyn are in a geology class, and they are learning about minerals. Their teacher asks them to identify the property of a mineral that describes the color of its powdered form.

a)

Streak

b)

Hardness

c)

Magnetism

d)

Luster

54.

Sophia found a mineral that can be scratched by gypsum (2) and quartz (7).

What is the hardness range?

a)

1-2

b)

2-7

c)

2-10

d)

7-10

55.
Reclamation is.....
a)
not required in the US.
b)
a process that causes significant environmental damage.
c)
returning the land back to its original condition after mining
d)
required for every country and every type of mine in the world.
56.
What is another term for a quarry?
a)
open pit
b)
longwall
c)
pillar
d)
solution mine
57.

Besides disturbing habitats, roadways increase:

a)

wastes

b)

mining

c)

agriculture

d)

runoff

58.

Which of the following is a natural process that is accelerated by mining?

a)

habitat destruction.

b)

erosion.

c)

tunnel collapse.

d)

pollution from coal dust.

59.

The controversial method for getting natural gas in rock deep underground is called...

a)

fracking.

b)

rigging.

c)

contouring.

d)

derricks.

60.

What is the main resource used in solar panel and cell phone screens?

a)

Graphite

b)

Cellulite

c)

Gypsum

d)

Silica

61.

What mineral is commonly used in the manufacturing of smartphone screens?

a)

Graphite

b)

Bauxite

c)

Talc

d)

Quartz

62.

Which mineral is crucial for the production of rechargeable batteries?

a)

Nickel

b)

Lead

c)

Zinc

d)

Lithium

63.

Which of the following is a major environmental concern associated with mining activities?

a)

Deforestation

b)

Air pollution

c)

Water contamination

d)

All of the above

64.
Compared to mining for materials 100 or even 50 years ago, minerals are 
a)
easier to access
b)
more difficult to access
c)
found only in national parks
d)
usually accessed by strip mining
65.

Liam found a rock while hiking near a volcano. He wondered what type of rock it was. A rock formed from lava or magma is classified as:

a)

igneous

b)

metamorphic

c)

sedimentary

66.

Oliver is drawing a picture with a pencil. Which mineral is used in the pencil?

a)

Graphite

b)

Galena

c)

Magnetite

d)

Quartz

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