World Studies - 1st Quarter Final

What is a renewable resource?

• A resource that cannot be replaced

• A resource that regenerates quickly

• A resource that takes millions of years to form

• A resource that is only available in limited quantities

Which of the following is NOT a renewable resource?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Coal

• Water

How does geothermal energy primarily get its heat?

• From the sun

• From the ocean

• From the Earth’s interior

• From burning fossil fuels

Which of the following is considered a biofuel?

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Ethanol

• Solar power

What is the primary characteristic of non-renewable resources?

• They can regenerate quickly

• They are used up faster than they can be replenished

• They are infinite in supply

• They can be recycled

Which of the following is an example of recycling?

• Throwing away old batteries

• Reusing a plastic bag multiple times

• Turning in used paper to be processed into new paper

• Burying old electronics

Which resource is described as being like an ice cube maker?

• Non-renewable resources

• Renewable resources

• Fossil fuels

• Minerals

Why is water sometimes considered a renewable resource?

• It can be created in large quantities

• It cycles through the environment

• It is unlimited in supply

• It is always pure

What does the term "sustainability" imply regarding resources?

• Resources are consumed at a higher rate than they can be replenished

• Resources are used in a way that meets present needs without compromising future generations

• Resources are available indefinitely

• Resources can be easily extracted

What happens when wild fish populations are overfished?

• They regenerate quickly

• They may face extinction

• Their numbers increase

• They adapt to new environments