DNMQ #33: Natural Resources (Fall 2023)

Fossil fuels include coal, oil, and natural gas. Fossil Fuels are classified as nonrenewable because they....

• take millions of years to be replaced

• require expensive equipment

• can be found all over Earth's surface

• provide much of the energy we use

Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource?

• water

• oxygen

• oil

• wood

A Natural Resource comes from Earth. Which items are natural resources? Select ALL that apply...

• wood

• plastic

• bricks

• water

• wind

The pictures show a forest before and after deforestation, a process where many trees are cut down.

Which of the following best explains why trees are called a renewable resources?

• If a tree is cut down, a new tree can be planted in its place.

• If a tree is cut down, the animals that depended on the tree will help the tree grow back.

• Only humans use trees, so tree populations will never fall below the number that are needed.

• Only paper is made from trees, so the tree population will never run out.

Which of the following statements are true?  Check ALL that apply.

• Renewable resources can be replace relatively rapidly.

• Renewable resources can never be replaced by nature.

• Renewable resources once depleated, can not be used again.

• Renewable resources can be replaced by nature.

• Renewable resources are essentially inexhaustible.

Which of these is the most sensible way to conserve natural resources?

• Walk or ride your bike when you can, instead of driving in the car.

• Stop using all electricity.

• Never ride in the car.

• Don't use any products made from trees.

How does recycling conserve resources?

• It allows us to reuse things instead of making new ones.

• It means there will be less garbage trucks driving around.

• We can recycle everything, even food!

• There will be no more trash at the dump.

Which group includes ALL renewable resources?

• Coal, trees, water, oil
• Water, wind, sun, plants
• Minerals, sun, natural gas, water

Which answer describes the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

• A renewable resource is a resource that is scarce while a nonrenewable resource is a resource that is abundant.

• A renewable resource is a resource that is abundant while a nonrenewable resource is a resource that is scarce.

• A renewable resource is a resource that is being used up faster than it is being replaced while a nonrenewable resource is a resource that is constantly supplied.

• A renewable resource is a resource that is constantly being supplied while a nonrenewable resource is a resource that is being used up faster than it is being replaced.

What determines if a resource is renewable or nonrenewable?

• The rate at which they are replenished

• The cost of the resources

• How much pollution it causes

• How the resource will be used