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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a natural resource?Resources we get from our houseResources we get from peopleResources we get from nature
- 2. Multiple ChoiceAny useful material that is found in nature:Natural ResourceHuman ResourcePlants
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following natural resources are nonrenewable?WaterAnimalsNatural gasWind
- 4. Multiple ChoiceFossil fuels are nonrenewable because...they are used to produce heatthey take a long time to formthey can be found underground
- 5. Multiple Choice
These are all examples of...renewable resourcesnonrenewable resourcesfossil fuelsalternative energy - 6. Multiple ChoiceDiamonds and other mineralsNonrenewableRenewable
- 7. Multiple ChoiceCoal is an example of a fossil fuel because....it is renewable energy that is mined from the Earthit is a nonrenewable resource that is replaced easilyit is a nonrenewable resource that is mined from the Earthit is a clean source of energy
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich group gives examples of renewable energy sources?solar, wind, nuclear, natural gascoal, natural gas, oiloil, geothermal, nuclear, windsolar, wind, geothermal, nuclear
- 9. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False:
Most of the energy used comes from renewable resources.TrueFalse - 10. Multiple ChoiceWhy are trees a natural resource?The leaves are greenWe use them to make paper, lumber, and other products.They are beautifulThey grow back after they are cut down.
- 11. Multiple ChoiceHydroelectric plants perform which type of energy conversion?Water to ElectricityElectricity to WaterWind to ElectricityWind to Chemical
- 12. Multiple ChoiceThis type of renewable energy converts the power of the wind to electricity.steam enginessolar powerwind turbinesnuclear power
- 13. Multiple ChoiceAll of the following are nonrenewable resources EXCEPTCoalanimalspetroleum (oil)natural gas
- 14. Multiple ChoiceA farmer decides that he is going to produce his own energy on the farm by using a type of renewable energy. The renewable energy could come from--setting up wind turbineshaving a coal furnaceusing natural gasburning oil
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWe dig metal out of the Earth to make steel for buildings, cars, and buses. Metal is a nonrenewable resource.TrueFalse
- 16. Multiple ChoiceThe Jones family cares about the environment. They run their dishwasher only when it is completely full. Which of the following BEST explains why they do this?To save moneyTo recycle dish soapTo reduce sewageTo conserve water
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat does conserving resources mean?Use as much of the resources as you canOnly use the resources at schoolProtecting the resource so it does not run out
- 18. Multiple ChoiceThe three R's stand for:Rebuild, Reconstruct, ReuseRed, Reduce, RainbowsReduce, Reuse, Recycle
- 19. Multiple Choice
Humans can be important natural resources.
True
False
- 20. Multiple Choice
As the human population increases, so does the consumption of natural resources. What are some ways this impacts natural ecosystems and environments?
negative impact
positive impact
habitat loss
environmental pollution
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