Earth's Resources

Resources can be labeled as renewable or nonrenewable. Which of the following is a true statement?

• Water is a nonrenewable resource.

• Wind is a renewable resource.

• Oil is a renewable resource.

• Coal is a renewable resource.

A tin can, filled with soil, was used to grow bean plants for an investigation.

Is the tin a renewable resource and what should students do with the tin can after the investigation?

• Tin is a nonrenewable resource and they should throw the tin can away

• Tin is a nonrenewable resource and they should recycle the tin can

• Tin is renewable resource and they should throw the tin can away

• Tin is renewable resource and they should recycle the tin can

Which of the following is NOT a nonrenewable resource?

• Coal

• Wood

• Natural gas

• Oil

Why are fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas considered nonrenewable?

• There are none left

• It takes millions of years for them to form

• They are difficult to find

• Scientists want to save as many fossils as possible

Which of the resources in the picture is nonrenewable?

• the sun shining on solar panels on the roof of the house

• the wind blowing and turning the turbines

• the tree growing and providing shade for the house

• the bus using gas for power

Using the pictures for reference, which of the following is powered by a renewable resource? Select TWO correct answers.

• Wind turbine

• Car with a gas pump

• Corn and a green car

• Toaster

Which of the following statements best describes the importance of conserving Earth's natural resources?

• Earth's natural resources are available on an unlimited basis.

• Some of Earth's natural resources are renewable and others are nonrenewable.

• Some of Earth's natural resources may be replaced in a short time.

• Many of Earth's natural resources are used up faster than they can be replaced.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which of the following statements tells about the use of a renewable resource?

• Natural gas is used to heat homes.

• Petroleum is used to create paint products.

• Cotton plants are used to make clothing.

• Coal is used to produce electricity.

Which of the following are nonrenewable resources? Select TWO correct answers.

• Coal

• Animals

• Petroleum

• Plants

A class is asked to design an oven that can be powered by a renewable resource. Which energy source could they use?

• Sunlight

• Gasoline

• Coal

• Wind