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- 1. Multiple ChoiceRocks and mineralsRenewable resourcesNonrenewable resources
- 2. Multiple ChoiceSunlightNonrenewable resourceRenewable resource
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWindRenewable resourceNonrenewable resource
- 4. Multiple Choice
Resources that are not able to be reproduced as quickly as they are used are called _____.
renewable resources
replaceable resources
non renewable resources
non replaceable resources
- 5. Multiple Choice
What are fossil fuels?
coal, oil, uranium
oil, natural gas, uranium
coal, oil, natural gas
geothemals, coal, natural gas
- 6. Multiple Choice
Uranium atoms are split to create a tremendous amount of heat in a _____ power plant.
biomass
geothermal
nuclear
hydroelectric
- 7. Multiple Choice
Anything occurring naturally in the environment that humans use
Non-renewable resource
Natural Resource
Fossil Fuels
Nuclear Fission
- 8. Multiple Choice
Are replaced by nature, we do not run out of them
Non-renewable Resource
Renewable Resource
- 9. Multiple Choice
Solar, Water, Wind, Geothermal energy
Non-renewable Resource
Renewable Resources
- 10. Multiple Choice
Fossil Fuel, Coal, Oil, Gas, Nuclear energy
Non-renewable Resources
Renewable Resources
- 11. Multiple Choice
A solid substance that is non-living, made of elements, and has a crystal structure
Mineral
Ore
- 12. Multiple Choice
Large, valuable mineral deposit removed from the ground
Mineral
Ore
- 13. Multiple Choice
The map shows that different regions of the world have different soil types.
Which of the following is most likely true?
The soil type of a region depends on the type of geologic processes that occur there and the rate at which they occur.
All types of vegetation are able to grow equally well in all soil types around the world.
The geologic processes that result in soil occur at the same time and at the same rate in every region of the world.
The soil type of a region depends only on the distance of that region from the ocean.
- 14. Multiple Choice
Several regions in the United States export petroleum to other regions. To export the petroleum, thousands of miles of pipelines have been constructed. Often, these must be built on or near coastal wetland areas.
The graphs below show human consumption of petroleum in the USA from 1930 to 2010 and the area of coastal wetland in a particular region during the same time period.
Which statement is the best solution to the potential problems related to the data shown in the two graphs?
The coastal wetlands should be cleared more rapidly to meet the higher demand for petroleum pipelines.
As future pipelines are built or restored, great care should be taken to avoid damaging too much of the coastal wetlands.
As future pipelines are built or restored, most of the coastal wetlands should be used for building roads and construction sites.
The coastal wetlands should be changed into riverways for shipping to help reduce the need for pipelines.
- 15. Multiple Choice
The oil industry is an important part of the economy for many regions in the United States. The graph below shows the percentage of oil exports in a particular state, compared to the national average.
The current high demand for oil will likely continue. There are certain risks when exporting oil since oil spills can occur. Based on this information, what should be done to minimize the environmental risk and maintain the state's oil economy?
The oil industry should be expanded without monitoring its activities associated with the environment.
Oil exports should be supported, but they should be carefully monitored to ensure a clean environment.
Vegetation should be cleared on land to enhance oil pipeline routes to avoid dangerous spills.
Oil exports should continue at their current level since oil is the primary source of income for the state.
- 16. Multiple Choice
Plastics are made from petroleum. Because of plastic’s flexibility and sturdiness, people use plastics to make many different kinds of products. How does the increase in the use of plastics affect the availability of petroleum?
It decreases petroleum’s availability.
It causes petroleum’s availability to be erratic.
It does not affect petroleum’s availability.
It increases petroleum’s availability.
- 17. Multiple Choice
Most of the world’s energy supply comes from burning fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are nonrenewable resources. If people continue to burn fossil fuels at the same rate, which of the following events will most likely happen?
No changes will be made to the world’s fossil fuel reserves.
All of the world’s fossil fuel reserves will be used up.
Fossil fuel deposits will be found on the moon.
Fossil fuels will quickly reform underneath the ocean’s floor.
- 18. Multiple Choice
The image below shows the energy that can be generated from the Earth's tides from the pull of the Moon's gravity.
Which statement best describes this type of energy?
It is tidal energy, which is a renewable resource.
It is the tidal energy, which can be exhausted if it is not conserved.
It is the chemical energy of water, which is a renewable resource.
It is wind energy, which is a nonrenewable resource.
- 19. Multiple Choice
The Ogallala aquifer, or High Plains aquifer, located in the central United States is one of the largest aquifers in the world. It is shown in blue in the picture.
Scientists estimate that the formation of the Ogallala aquifer began several geologic epochs ago, when the Rocky Mountains were still tectonically active. Over time, sediment from the Rocky Mountains eroded and was deposited over rivers and valleys on the eastern side of the mountains, eventually covering them and trapping water below the surface to form the aquifer.
Today the Ogallala aquifer is a very important source of fresh water, supplying about 30% of the total ground water used for irrigation in the United States. The Ogallala aquifer also provides drinking water to many people who live in the central United States.
Based on the information above, which of the following is true?
Geologic processes that occur in modern times did not occur earlier in Earth's history.
Geologic processes have very little impact on the distribution of resources on Earth.
Past geologic processes impact the present-day location of resources on Earth.
Past geologic processes have resulted in an even distribution of resources on Earth.
- 20. Multiple Choice
Wind turbines are becoming an increasingly popular method of generating a community’s electricity. In wind turbines, wind is used to power electric generators. How will an increase in the use of wind turbines affect the availability of wind in the future?
They will not affect the availability of wind.
They will increase the availability of wind.
They will pollute the wind, making it unsafe to use.
They will decrease the availability of wind.
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