Nonrenewable Resources Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a nonrenewable resource?

• Coal

• Solar Energy

• Oil

• Natural Gas

Fossil fuels are materials like coal, oil, and natural gas that naturally forms over millions of years from decaying organic material.

• True

• False

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Which resource is formed from the remains of ancient marine organisms?

• Coal

• Oil

• Natural Gas

• All of the above

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How long does it typically take for nonrenewable resources to form?

• A few years

• A few decades

• Millions of years

• A few hours

How is natural gas obtained?

• By capturing it from the air

• By burning coal

• By growing it from plants

• By fracking

What is one major challenge of using nonrenewable resources?

• They are always available

• They cause minimal environmental impact

• They can be used up over time

•  They are cheap to produce

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Which nonrenewable resource is often used in nuclear power plants?

• Uranium

• Coal

• Natural Gas

• Oil

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What type of resource is coal classified as?

• Renewable

• Nonrenewable

• Biodegradable

• Recyclable

Which of the following is a DISADVANTAGE of oil?

• It is highly polluting

• Danger of oil spills

• It is becoming more difficult to drill as we use more reserves

• All of the above

Which of the following is TRUE about nuclear power?

• It is reliable

• It creates a large amount of pollution

• It's expensive to build

• It's dangerous

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