Earth Resources

Which of the following is NOT a nonrenewable energy resource?

• oil

• coal

• uranium

• wood

____________ are deposits of minerals that are large enough to be mined for a profit.

• Run-offs

• Metals

• Ores

• none of the above

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Which of the following is a renewable resource?

• natural gas

• minerals

• geothermal

• oil

The rock and mineral fragments in soil come from rock that has been _____

• blasted

• carved

• weathered

• chemically treated

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Fossil fuels are a renewable resource.

• true

• false

_______ is a fossil fuel.

• Oil

• Water

• Electricity

• Nuclear fuel

Which of the following is a source of renewable energy?

• solar power

• fossil fuels

• nuclear fission

• oil

Cutting down large forests (deforestation) can result in:

• little to no changes

• more homes for animals

• less plants to absorb carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas

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Which of the following is considered a nonrenewable resource?

• A) Solar energy

• B) Wind energy

• C) Natural gas

• D) Hydroelectric power

What is the primary component of natural gas?

• A) Methane

• B) Ethane

• C) Propane

• D) Butane

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