Earth and Human Activity

Which three are considered nonrenewable resources?

• crops
• garbage
• gold
• sand
• fossil fuels

Which three are considered fossil fuels?

• natural gas
• coal
• garbage
• sand
• oil/petroleum

Which three of the following are long-term sustainable resources?

• solar energy/sunlight
• fossil fuels
• water
• soil

Which three of the following are not long-term sustainable resources?

• sand
• animals
• gold
• aluminum

Why are fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas called nonrenewable resources?

• They can never be replaced.
• They cannot easily be replaced.
• They can be recycled.
• They can be made in factories.

Which three are considered renewable resources?

• trees
• water
• gold
• sunlight
• aluminum

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Why are fossil fuels considered nonrenewable resources if they are still forming beneath the surface today?

• They are being formed as a type of methane which we cannot use.
• They are being formed too far beneath the surface.
• The fossil fuels are being broken down by a natural process.
• We are depleting the fossil fuels much faster than they can form.

What are the two benefits of wind power?

• It does not produce greenhouse gases.
• The wind is limitless.
• It is expensive renewable resource.
• It is harmful toward animals.

How does a nuclear power plant produce energy?

• with solar panels
• through nuclear fission reactions
• with geothermal heat
• through nuclear meltdown reactions

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What can happen when a food crop is used for fuel?

• As the demand increases, the supply increases.
• As the demand increases, the supply decreases.
• As the demand decreases, the supply remains the same.
• As the demand decreases, the supply decreases.