Unit 5 Vocabulary

What is the definition of a natural resource?

• A man-made product used in manufacturing

• Anything naturally occurring in the environment that humans use

• A synthetic material that can be recycled

• A type of currency used in international trade

Which of the following is NOT a type of natural resource?

• Sun

• Forest

• Plastic

• Water

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Which of the following is a natural resource used for producing energy?

• Oil

• Concrete

• Steel

• Glass

What natural resource is essential for plant growth and is a habitat for many organisms?

• Air

• Soil

• Minerals

• Sun

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What is the definition of nuclear fission?

• The combination of two atom's nuclei into one nucleus, which absorbs a great deal of energy.

• The splitting of an atom's nucleus into two nuclei, which releases a great deal of energy.

• The process where an atom's nucleus remains unchanged and energy is neither absorbed nor released.

• The transformation of a neutron into a proton and an electron, releasing a small amount of energy.

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What does the term "crystallize" mean?

• To dissolve a substance into a liquid

• To form a crystal structure

• To break a solid into smaller pieces

• To mix two substances evenly

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What is the definition of a nonrenewable resource?

• A) A resource that is replaced in a useful time frame.

• B) A natural resource that is not replaced in a useful time frame.

• C) A synthetic resource that can be regenerated quickly.

• D) A biological resource that replenishes yearly.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a nonrenewable resource?

• A) Oil

• B) Coal

• C) Natural Gas

• D) Solar Energy

What is the definition of a renewable resource?

• A) A resource that is limited and cannot be replaced once it is used up.

• B) A resource that is either always available or is naturally replaced in a relatively short time.

• C) A resource that is created by artificial means and not found in nature.

• D) A resource that takes millions of years to form and is not sustainable.

Which of the following is NOT a type of renewable resource?

• A) Solar

• B) Wind

• C) Coal

• D) Bioenergy