Nonrenewable Resources Advantages and Disadvantages

There is a limited supply since it is a nonrenewable resource

• Advantage

• Disadvantage

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coal, oil, natural gas, and nuclear power

• renewable

• nonrenewable

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Cannot be replaced in a short time

• renewable

• nonrenewable

Spills can cause environmental devastation

• Advantage: COAL

• Disadvantage: COAL

• Advantage: OIL

• Disadvantage: OIL

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Which is an advantage of coal energy?

• it's cheap and plentiful

• it's a free resource that can be replenished quickly

• It creates greenhouse gases when burned

• it will eventually run out

And ADVANTAGE of using fossil fuels is:

• inexpensive and easy to transport

• releasing chemicals into the atmosphere

• pollutes soil and water

• acid rain

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What is a major disadvantage of using nonrenewable resources like coal and oil?

• They are abundant and easy to find

• They can be replenished quickly

• They contribute to environmental pollution

• They are renewable

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Which of the following is an advantage of using nonrenewable resources?

• They are sustainable in the long term

• They provide a high energy output

• They are environmentally friendly

• They are unlimited

Why are nonrenewable resources considered unsustainable?

• They can be replaced quickly

• They are available in infinite supply

• They take millions of years to form

• They are always clean and safe

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Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Natural gas

• Hydroelectric power