Renewable vs. Non-renewable Resources Quiz

Why is coal considered a non-renewable resource?

• It is not useful

• It takes millions of years to form and is finite

• It is too expensive

• It is not found on Earth

Responsible use of resources involves:

• Increasing consumption

• Promoting inefficiency

• Investing in non-renewable alternatives

• Reducing consumption and promoting efficiency

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Behavioral shifts that individuals can make to reduce their impact on resource consumption include:

• Increasing energy use

• Using private transportation

• Supporting non-renewable energy projects

• Reducing energy use and using public transportation

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What is the main difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?

• Their color

• Their ability to be replenished naturally

• Their price

• Their smell

Which of the following is a potential technological innovation to mitigate the negative effects of non-renewable resource use?

• Inefficient technologies

• Carbon emissions

• Advanced renewable energy systems

• Fossil fuel subsidies

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The most important concept to understand about resource use, environmental sustainability, and societal well-being is their:

• Separation

• Simplicity

• Interconnectedness

• Irrelevance

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Which of the following is a consequence of resource depletion?

• Environmental improvement

• Economic stability

• Social equality

• Environmental degradation

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Sustainable resource management is important because it:

• Ensures the availability of resources for future generations

• Makes resources more expensive

• Depletes resources faster

• Is not necessary

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Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource?

• Coal

• Oil

• Solar energy

• Natural gas

The main challenges associated with transitioning from non-renewable to renewable resources include:

• Low upfront costs and technological advancements

• Political support and easy implementation

• High upfront costs and technological limitations

• Abundant resources and lack of infrastructure

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