11.1 Distribution of Natural Resources

Front

Which energy resource is known for being extracted through drilling?

Back

Oil

Front

Nonrenewable energy resources are often associated with ____ pollution.

Back

Air

Front

Which of the following is not a natural resource? Air, Plastic, Water, Soil

Back

Plastic

Front

The energy in fossil fuels originally comes from what source?

Back

Sunlight

Front

Plants like algae, moss, and trees use sunlight to make what type of compounds?

Back

Carbon-based

Front

Burning coal causes ______.

Back

Pollution

Front

Which type of coal is primarily used in power generation and industry?

Back

Bituminous Coal

Front

Which type of coal is soft and black with high energy?

Back

Bituminous Coal

Front

The process of _______ leads to the formation of anthracite from bituminous coal.

Back

Metamorphism

Front

What is another name for petroleum?

Back

Oil