Nonrenewable and Renewable

What is a nonrenewable resource?

• A nonrenewable resource is a resource that is not limited in quantity

• A nonrenewable resource is a resource that can be easily replaced

• A nonrenewable resource is a resource that replenishes quickly

• A nonrenewable resource is a resource that cannot be easily replaced or replenished within a short period of time.

Give an example of a nonrenewable resource.

• Solar energy

• Geothermal energy

• Wind power

• Fossil fuels

What is a renewable resource?

• A renewable resource is a resource that is only available in limited quantities

• A renewable resource is a resource that is harmful to the environment

• A renewable resource is a natural resource that can be replenished or regenerated within a human lifespan.

• A renewable resource is a resource that cannot be replenished

Provide an example of a renewable resource.

• Sunlight

• Wind power

• Geothermal energy

• Coal

Why is it important to conserve nonrenewable resources?

• Conserving nonrenewable resources is important because they are finite and will eventually run out if not managed sustainably.

• It is better to use nonrenewable resources as quickly as possible

• Conserving nonrenewable resources has no impact on the environment

• Nonrenewable resources are abundant and will never run out

How can we use renewable resources to help the environment?

• By burning fossil fuels

• By utilizing solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal energy sources.

• By cutting down forests

• By increasing pollution levels

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Name one way to reduce the use of nonrenewable resources.

• Promote energy conservation

• Increase the use of fossil fuels

• Ignore recycling programs

• Encourage deforestation

Explain the concept of recycling in relation to resources.

• Recycling is only beneficial for the environment, not resources

• Recycling helps in conserving resources by reusing materials instead of extracting new ones, thereby reducing the strain on natural resources and promoting sustainability.

• Recycling leads to resource depletion

• Recycling has no impact on resource conservation

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What are the consequences of overusing nonrenewable resources?

• Depletion, environmental damage, increased prices

• Increased supply, lower prices, environmental benefits

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How can individuals contribute to the conservation of renewable resources?

• By hoarding energy, avoiding recycling materials, driving personal vehicles excessively, not supporting sustainable practices, and remaining indifferent to environmental policies.

• By increasing energy consumption, littering materials, using private transportation, supporting harmful practices, and advocating against environmental policies.

• By reducing energy consumption, recycling materials, using public transportation, supporting sustainable practices, and advocating for environmental policies.

• By wasting energy, not recycling materials, driving personal vehicles, ignoring sustainable practices, and opposing environmental policies.

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