WorksheetsUnit 6 Exam Study Guide
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
A nonrenewable resource is:
a resource that can be replenished naturally over time
a resource that cannot be replenished naturally at the same rate it is consumed
a resource that is always available in unlimited quantities
a resource that is only used in renewable energy technologies
A renewable resource is a natural resource that can be replenished naturally with the passage of time. Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource?
Coal
Oil
Solar energy
Natural gas
Which of the following energy sources are renewable?
Solar, wind, nuclear, oil
Hydropower, coal, natural gas, biomass
Solar, wind, hydropower, biomass, geothermal
Nuclear, oil, coal, natural gas
List out the 9 energy sources from the gallery walk.
Solar, Wind, Hydro, Biomass, Geothermal, Nuclear, Coal, Natural Gas, Oil
Solar, Wind, Hydro, Biomass, Geothermal, Nuclear, Coal, Natural Gas, Hydrogen
Solar, Wind, Hydro, Biomass, Geothermal, Nuclear, Coal, Natural Gas, Tidal
Solar, Wind, Hydro, Biomass, Geothermal, Nuclear, Coal, Natural Gas, Biofuel
A secondary energy source is:
a primary source of energy like coal or natural gas
an energy source that is derived from the conversion of a primary energy source
an energy source that is not renewable
an energy source that is used directly without conversion
A primary energy source is:
a type of energy that is derived from natural resources and can be used directly.
a secondary form of energy that is converted from primary sources.
an energy source that is man-made and not found in nature.
a type of energy that cannot be replenished.
Which is a primary energy source?
Electricity
Biofuels
Geothermal
Petroleum Products
Which of the following are negative effects of strip mining?
Loss of biodiversity, soil erosion, and water pollution
Increased biodiversity, improved soil quality, and cleaner water
Enhanced natural beauty, increased tourism, and economic growth
Improved air quality, reduced noise pollution, and better soil health
What are 2 possible benefits of strip mining?
Increased land degradation
Efficient resource extraction
Lower cost of operation
Improved biodiversity
Land is restored after strip mining through a process called _______.
reclamation
deforestation
urbanization
excavation
An aquifer is:
a type of rock formation that contains water
a type of plant found in deserts
a species of fish
a weather phenomenon
What is the name of the aquifer in the Midwest that is facing depletion faster than it is getting recharged?
Ogallala Aquifer
Edwards Aquifer
Floridan Aquifer
Mahomet Aquifer
Aquifers can be polluted by:
industrial waste disposal
natural filtration
clean water recharge
evaporation
Which of the following are secondary energy sources?
Electricity
Biofuels
Biomass
Geothermal
What is a good definition for tragedy of the commons?
People having their own resources and not sharing.
People having their own resources and sharing.
People sharing a common resource and facing the greed of people taking more than their fair share.
People sharing a common resource but everyone takes their fair share.
