Module G, Unit 2, Lesson 1

Some resources can be either renewable or nonrenewable depending on how they are used. Which statement describes a resource that could be both renewable and nonrenewable?

• Petroleum is drilled from rock on the ocean floor.

• Solar energy is used to produce both heat and electricity.

• Turbines are constructed to use wind to make electricity.

• Trees are cut down to make wood products faster than new trees can grow.

Why is petroleum considered to be a nonrenewable resource?

• It constantly forms within Earth.

• It is difficult to obtain and transport.

• It releases harmful chemicals when burned.

• It requires a very long period of time to form.

Humans need fresh, clean water to survive. Which of these statements is true about fresh water?

• An unlimited amount of fresh water is available on Earth.

• The global population is currently decreasing, and people are using less fresh water.

• In some places on Earth, fresh water is being used up faster than it can be replaced.

• Fresh water was once considered a renewable resource, but today it is considered an inexhaustible resource.

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What are the advantages of using resources such as geothermal energy, solar energy, and wind energy?

• They can generate power by burning wastes.

• They increase the amount of greenhouse gasses.

• They come from energy sources that never run out.

• They produce large amounts of energy from burning fuels.

Which statement best describes natural resources?

• Natural resources are replaced within a human lifetime.

• Natural resources are unevenly distributed around the world.

• Most natural resources are found below the surface of the earth.

• Most energy needs are currently met by renewable natural resources.

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What is one disadvantage of using renewable energy resources, such as biomass, wind, or hydropower?

• The science to develop these resources is too new.

• These resources are not always available in all areas.

• The use of these resources enhances the natural environment.

• The equipment needed for these resources is difficult to manufacture.

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Why is nuclear energy considered a nonrenewable resource?

• Nuclear radiation does not run out.

• It comes from radiation from the sun.

• Uranium ore is replaced on a geologic timescale.

• Uranium replenishes more quickly than it is being used.

Rosa's neighborhood is only allowed to water their lawns on Tuesdays and Thursdays. What is the most likely explanation for why Rosa's neighborhood can only water their lawns two days a week?

• Water is a renewable resource that needs to be conserved.

• Water is a nonrenewable resource that needs to be conserved.

• Water erodes the soil, and soil is a renewable resource that needs to be conserved.

• Water corrodes the soil, and soil is a nonrenewable resource that needs to be conserved.

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Which of the following resources would be considered renewable?

• coal

• wind

• metal ore

• natural gas

What is the term for important nonrenewable resources that formed from the remains of living organisms?

• solar particles

• mineral sediments

• fossil fuels

• elemental energy