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Nonrenewable energy quiz

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Anything that is naturally occurring which humans use.

a)

nonrenewable resources

b)

renewable resources

c)

natural resources

d)

limited resources

2.

A resource that can't be replaced.

a)

nonrenewable resources

b)

renewable resources

c)

natural resources

d)

limited resources

3.

A resource which is finite, and either cannot be replaced or takes a very long time to replenish.

a)

nonrenewable resources

b)

renewable resources

c)

natural resources

d)

limited resources

4.

The right conditions are a factor which affects the distribution of these energy resources.

a)

nonrenewable resources

b)

renewable resources

c)

natural resources

d)

limited resources

5.

This natural resource is formed from the remains of plants that died long ago in swampy areas.

a)

fossil fuels

b)

coal

c)

natural gas

d)

oil

6.

This natural resource is formed from the remains of small animals, algae, and other organisms that lived in marine environments a long time ago.

a)

fossil fuels

b)

coal

c)

natural gas

d)

oil

7.

These are energy rich substances made from the preserved remains of organisms.

a)

fossil fuels

b)

coal

c)

natural gas

d)

oil

8.

This form of fossil fuel is commonly used in automobiles and is scientifically known as petroleum.

a)

fossil fuels

b)

coal

c)

natural gas

d)

oil

9.

This form of energy, when burned produces less carbon dioxide, then its counterparts.

a)

fossil fuels

b)

coal

c)

oil

d)

natural gas

10.

Fracking is a hydraulic fracturing used to break apart rock layers to reach this form fossil fuel.

a)

natural resource

b)

coal

c)

oil

d)

natural gas

11.

Fracking causes concerns for which type of pollution?

a)

Air

b)

Soil

c)

Water

d)

Plant

12.

This type of nonrenewable energy provides 20% of electricity in the U.S

a)

Coal

b)

Oil

c)

Natural gas

d)

Nuclear Energy

13.

This type of nonrenewable energy is made from the splitting of an atom's nucleus into two nuclei.

a)

Coal

b)

Oil

c)

Natural gas

d)

Nuclear Energy

14.

This type of nonrenewable energy uses uranium as a catalyst in the reaction which forms the resource.

a)

Coal

b)

Oil

c)

Natural gas

d)

Nuclear Energy

15.

CHECK ALL THAT APPLY:

These natural resources are formed by the remains of organisms which are subjected to pressure, high temperature, and a lot of time.

a)

coal

b)

oil

c)

natural gas

d)

nuclear energy

16.

Which resources produces more energy in relation to its mass/size?

a)

Wood

b)

Coal

17.

Which is an advantage of using oil as a natural resource?

a)

It is evenly distributed and available everywhere around the world.

b)

It produces a lot of energy which humans have a high demand for.

c)

When burned it emits air pollution.

d)

If an accident happens during transportation it can cause a severe ecological disaster in the oceans.

18.

What form of energy does coal, oil, and natural gas come from?

a)

The sun

b)

Atoms

c)

Batteries

d)

Fire