Natural Resources

What is a resource?

• something we can take
• something we can find
• something we can use
• something we can give

Which Best describes a method of obtaining energy that may cause changes in water temperature and harm to fish populations?

• Burning Coal

• using ethanol in cars

• installing solar panels in home

• generating electricity in a hydro-electric power plant

Which is a nonrenewable resource?

• Oil

• sunlight

• water

• wood

Which are most responsible for creating acid rain pollution?

• Nuclear Power Plants

• Coal-burning power plants

• Hydro-electric power plants

• Wood-burning power plants

The table shows the estimated energy production from Fossil fuels over a 20- year period.

Which conclusion is best supported by the data?

• Dependency on oil has increased, therefore energy production from oil is increasing.

• Dependency on oil has increased, therefore energy production from natural gas is decreasing

• Dependency on coal has increased, therefore energy production from coal is increasing.

• Dependency on coal has increased, therefore energy production from natural gas is decreasing.

Which is most likely a major concern associated with burning fossil fuels?

• Burning Fossil Fuels can pollute oceans

• Burning Fossil Fuels can remove harmful chemicals from precipitation.

• Burning Fossil Fuels can remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

• Burning Fossil Fuels can produce smog, which can cause respiratory illnesses.

Which action shows concern for the environment with regards to the resources of the oceans?

• Developing technology which will allow for an increase in fish harvesting.

• Allowing factories to release untreated wastewater into the oceans.

• Filling in oceanfront wetlands in order to extend beachfront properties.

• Setting limits on fish harvesting in the oceans.

Which would least likely have an impact on global climate changes?

• Producing energy using hydroelectric plants.

• Producing energy using coal.

• Producing energy using oil.

• Producing energy using natural gas.

Which is an example of a renewable energy resource?

• Biomass

• Coal

• Gas

• Oil

Which is a possible disadvantage of using flowing water to produce electricity?

• Ecosystem damage and loss of land.

• Reduced carbon dioxide emission.

• Only suitable for industrial use.

• Creates reservoirs.