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CP Quiz on Renewable vs. Nonrenewable Resources ESS3.1

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a renewable resource?

a)

A resource that is always finite

b)

A resource that cannot be replaced

c)

A resource that can be replenished naturally

d)

A resource that takes millions of years to form

2.

Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource?

a)

Wind

b)

Sunlight

c)

Water

d)

Coal

3.

Why is it important to use renewable resources?

a)

They help preserve the planet for future generations

b)

They are limited and can run out

c)

They are harder to find

d)

They are more expensive

4.

Which resource is considered renewable?

a)

Oil

b)

Wind

c)

Natural Gas

d)

Coal

5.

What does sustainability mean?

a)

Focusing only on nonrenewable resources

b)

Using resources without depleting them

c)

Ignoring future generations

d)

Using as many resources as possible

6.

What is an example of a nonrenewable resource?

a)

Sunlight

b)

Wind

c)

Water

d)

Oil

7.

What is the main characteristic of renewable resources?

a)

They are expensive

b)

They can be replenished naturally

c)

They are harmful to the environment

d)

They are finite

8.

Which of the following is NOT a renewable resource?

a)

Geothermal energy

b)

Coal

c)

Wind

d)

Sunlight

9.

Why are nonrenewable resources considered treasures?

a)

They are abundant

b)

They can be replaced quickly

c)

They are limited and valuable

d)

They are always available

10.

What shift is happening today regarding resource use?

a)

A shift to ignore environmental concerns

b)

A shift towards more nonrenewable resources

c)

A shift to use only coal

d)

A shift back to renewable resources

11.

What is a key benefit of using renewable resources?

a)

They are always expensive

b)

They deplete quickly

c)

They are harmful to the environment

d)

They help reduce environmental harm

12.

Which of the following is a characteristic of nonrenewable resources?

a)

They are always replenishing

b)

They are finite and can run out

c)

They are never used up

d)

They are always cheap

13.

What is an example of a renewable resource?

a)

Natural Gas

b)

Oil

c)

Sunlight

d)

Coal

14.

Why is it important to differentiate between resource types?

a)

To use more nonrenewable resources

b)

To ensure sustainability

c)

To ignore environmental concerns

d)

To deplete resources faster

15.

What does the term 'finite' mean in the context of resources?

a)

Unlimited

b)

Always available

c)

Limited and can run out

d)

Easily replenished