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A natural resource that can be replaced at the same rate at which the resource is consumed is called...

• renewable resource

• nonrenewable resource

• natural resource

• material resource

A resource that forms at a rate that is much slower than the rate at which the resource is consumed is called...

• renewable resource

• nonrenewable resource

• natural resource

• material resource

Which statement is an example of a renewable resource that could TURN INTO and become a nonrenewable resource? Check all that apply.

• solar

• trees

• water

• wind

What are the advantages of using resources such as wind, solar, and hydropower energies?

• They come from energy sources that never run out.

• They produce large amounts of energy from burning fuels.

• They increase the amount of greenhouse gasses.

• They can generate power by burning wastes.

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Why is petroleum considered to be a nonrenewable resource?

• It is constantly forms within the Earth

• It releases harmful chemicals when burned

• It is difficult to obtain and transport

• It requires a very long period of time/millions of years to form

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Which of the following are renewable resources? Check all that apply.

• Oil

• Crops

• Solar

• Wind

• Rocks and Minerals

Which of the following are nonrenewable resources? Check all that apply.

• Oil

• Solar

• Crops

• Wind

• Rocks and Minerals

What is one disadvantage of renewable energy resources, such as biomass, wind or hydropower?

• The science to develop these resources is too new

• The use of these resources enhances the natural environment

• These resources are not always available in all areas

• The equipment needed for these resources is difficult to manufacture

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