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- 1. Multiple Choice
What defines a renewable resource?
A resource that is available in limited quantities and cannot be replaced after use.
A resource that is replaced in nature at a rate slower than its consumption.
A resource that is replaced in nature close to the rate of its use.
A resource that exists in abundance but can be depleted if overused.
- 2. Multiple Choice
What is the primary characteristic of nonrenewable resources as mentioned in the image?
They regenerate quickly.
They are unlimited.
They require a long time to form.
They are mostly synthetic materials.
- 3. Multiple Choice
According to the image, what is a potential consequence of the consumption rate of nonrenewable resources?
They can be easily replaced.
We may never run out of them.
They can be used up faster than they are formed.
They are primarily used for decoration.
- 4. Multiple Choice
What is the primary form of energy that we receive from the sun?
Chemical energy
Thermal energy
Radiation
Mechanical energy
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which areas receive the most solar radiation?
Areas closer to the poles
Areas closer to the equator
Areas at high altitudes
Areas in temperate zones
- 6. Multiple Choice
What is the primary source of energy that generates wind?
Geothermal energy
Solar energy
Hydroelectric energy
Nuclear energy
- 7. Multiple Choice
How does air typically move in relation to pressure?
From areas of low pressure to high pressure
From areas of equal pressure to varying pressure
From areas of high pressure to low pressure
Air does not move based on pressure
- 8. Multiple Choice
What causes the generation of tides on Earth?
The rotation of the Earth on its axis
The gravitational pull of the moon and sun
Solar radiation
Atmospheric pressure changes
- 9. Multiple Choice
What primarily generates ocean currents?
Tectonic plate movements
Global winds and temperature/density differences
Coral reef activity
River discharges into the ocean
- 10. Multiple Choice
Why is coal classified as a rock but not a mineral?
Coal is inorganic.
Coal is made from non-living materials.
Coal has an organic source.
Coal is transparent.
- 11. Multiple Choice
What is the primary difference between minerals and coal?
Minerals are organic, while coal is inorganic.
Minerals are transparent, while coal is opaque.
Minerals are inorganic, while coal is organic.
Minerals are liquid, while coal is solid.
- 12. Multiple Choice
What type of rock is predominantly found in Virginia's Valley & Ridge region?
Granite
Limestone
Basalt
Slate
- 13. Multiple Choice
What is the primary use of uranium in nuclear power plants?
To create electrical insulation
To heat water and generate steam
To serve as a structural material
To enhance nuclear security
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which of the following sources is NOT a major contributor to the Earth's usable freshwater?
A) Rivers
B) Lakes
C) Oceans
D) Groundwater
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which of the following are nonrenewable energy resources? (Select all that apply)
Nuclear
Natural Gas
Hydroelectric
Coal
Petrol/Gas
- 16. Multiple Choice
Why do we call coal, oil/petroleum, and natural gas "fossil fuels"?
Because they are abundant and found everywhere
Because they are renewable resources
Because they are derived from the fossilized remains of dead plants and animals
Because they are primarily used for heating purposes
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