L 1: RESOURCES

Which of these sources is used for generating electricity that is NOT renewable?

• coal

• the Sun

• wind

• water

Which of the following is NOT a fossil fuel?

• natural gas

• coal

• minerals

• oil

Which of the following is true about coal?

• It is renewable because it is deep inside Earth.

• It is non-renewable because it cannot be replaced as fast as people use it.

• It is renewable because it can easily be replaced as it is used.

• It is non-renewable because it fuels many power plants that make electricity.

Which of the following resources is collected from the panels on the roof of the house?

• wind

• water

• air

• sunlight

Which of the following are renewable sources of energy?

• sunlight and petroleum

• coal and natural gas

• wind and water

• oil and electricity

What is the source of energy that causes the blades of a turbine to move?

• water

• Coal

• Wind

• Sunlight

Which of the following statements about energy is NOT correct?

• Moving air is a source of energy.

• Wind is a clean source of energy.

• Wind energy is a renewable resource.

• Most people use wind energy.

Which of the following is NOT a way that people can harm the environment?

• making products from wood

• planting trees in a forest

• clearing land for homes

• burning coal for energy

Which of the following is a major cause of air pollution?

• using wind and solar energy

• dumping waste in landfills

• burning fossil fuels

• releasing waste into streams

Resources that we find in nature and are used without much modification are called:

• Human resources

• Renewable resources

• Natural resources

• Human made resources