Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources

All of the following are renewable resources EXCEPT:

• minerals

• trees

• wind

• water

Which of these is a renewable resource found in Nevada?

• zinc metal

• gravel deposits

• petroleum deposits

• geothermal energy

Which widely used energy sources are nonrenewable and also a source of greenhouse gas emissions?

• wind turbines

• hydroelectric dams

• fossil fuels

• solar cells

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Wind is becoming more common as a source of energy. Wind farms require large open spaces for the wind turbines. A negative consequence of this technology is wind turbines

• are an inexpensive source of energy.

• cause little pollution to the environment.

• may hurt the flying animals in the area.

• are a renewable source of energy.

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Which renewable resource is used with photovoltaic cells to produce electricity?

• hydrothermal energy

• solar energy

• geothermal energy

• nuclear energy

Which of these technologies helps a power company use renewable energy for the production of electricity?

• hydroelectric power

• nuclear power plants

• natural gas generators

• coal-fired power plants

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In swamps, layers of dead plants can build up and form peat. Peat can get buried and over millions of years change into coal that can be burned to make energy. Coal is considered to be which type of resource?

• nonrenewable

• renewable

• reusable

• biomass

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Some regions produce large amounts of geothermal energy. This energy production indicates that the crust in these regions

• has large oil reserves.

• reaches deep into the earth.

• is rich in precious metals.

• is heated by nearby magma.

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Which of these BEST describes wind energy?

• limited

• renewable

• damaging

• inexpensive

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Bioenergy comes from plants and plant products. Nevada produces small amounts of bioenergy because

• the climate limits agricultural growth.

• there is limited technology for this type of resource.

• renewable energy sources cause too much pollution.

• solar power provides most of the energy for the region.