Renewable and Non Renewable Resources

What is one advantage of using wind as a renewable resource?

• It is always available, regardless of weather conditions.

• It does not produce air pollution.

• It is easy to store for long periods.

• It is a non-renewable resource.

Which of the following is a DISADVANTAGE of using coal as a nonrenewable resource?

• It is abundant and easy to find.

• It produces a lot of energy.

• It can cause air pollution.

• It is a renewable resource.

Identify which of the following is a renewable resource.

• Oil

• Natural Gas

• Sunlight

• Coal

Explain why water is considered a renewable resource.

• It can be used only once.

• It is naturally replenished by the water cycle.

• It is found underground.

• It is a fossil fuel.

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Which of the following is a DISADVANTAGE of using oil as a nonrenewable resource?

• It is easy to transport.

• It can lead to oil spills, harming wildlife.

• It is a clean energy source.

• It is renewable.

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Describe one advantage of using solar energy.

• It is expensive to install solar panels.

• It produces harmful emissions.

• It is a nonrenewable resource.

• It is abundant and does not pollute the air.

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

• Coal

• Wind

• Oil

• Natural Gas

Explain one DISADVANTAGE of using natural gas as a nonrenewable resource.

• It is a clean energy source.

• It is renewable.

• It can contribute air pollution

• It is easy to store.

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Identify which of the following is a nonrenewable resource.

• Plants

• Animals

• Coal

• Water

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Discuss why using plants as a resource is considered renewable.

• They can be replanted and regrown.

• They are found underground.

• They are a fossil fuel.

• They cannot be replaced once used.

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