DOL: Natural Gas and Renewable Resources 5/13

Natural gas companies want to add 3,100 new wells to a gas field. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• The supply of natural gas is unlimited.

• The supply of natural gas is very large.

• The supply of natural gas can be exhausted.

• The supply of natural gas can be renewed.

Which of the following resources is classified as renewable?

• Coal

• Oil

• Water

• Natural Gas

Which statement is correct?

• Renewable resources have a limited supply.

• Renewable resources take a long time to replace.

• Renewable resources can be replenished quickly.

• Renewable resources are made by scientists.

A renewable resource can be replaced in a relatively short period of time. A nonrenewable resource can take millions of years to be replaced. Which of these is classified as a renewable resource?

• Oil

• Coal

• Trees

• Natural gas

Which energy source can be replenished naturally within a short period of time?

• Oil

• Petroleum

• Wind

• Natural Gas

What is the primary disadvantage of nonrenewable resources?

• They are expensive to use.

• They are abundant in supply and can be replenished quickly.

• They are always available.

• They are diminishing and are not easily replenished.