Florida Natural Resources

A climate that receives a lot of sunshine makes it ideal for which alternative energy source below?

• wind energy

• nuclear energy

• geothermal energy

• solar energy

Our state can generate power for electricity and fuel from many of its natural resources. Which of the following is a Florida natural resource that could be used for generating power?

• Silicone

• Limestone

• Sunlight

• Phosphate

Which natural resource found in Florida is used to make glass and silicon chips?

• Phosphate

• Sunlight

• Limestone

• Sand

Florida's mines produce several different types of minerals. Which of these does Florida produce in large amounts?

• Phosphate

• Iron

• Gold

• Silver

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Phosphate is an important resource in Florida. Phosphate is an important part of which of the following products?

• Computer chips

• Clay bricks

• Fertilizer

• Cement

There are many different natural resources found in Florida. Which of the following can be described as a renewable resource?

• Limestone

• Oil

• Water

• Phosphate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The resources that we use can be classified into two different types – __________ and ___________.

• Renewable, Nonorganized

• Renewable, Nonrenewable

• Reorganization, Nonorganized

• New resource, Used resource

Florida has many natural resources. Some of these resources are nonrenewable and some are nonrenewable. Living in Florida pick the renewable resources found here.

• Sunlight, Wind, Fresh and ocean water, and fisheries for eating.

• Silicon, Limestone, and phosphate

• Toothpaste, Soap, and plastic and paper cups

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which of the following is best classified as a nonrenewable resource found in Florida?

• Phosphate

• Aluminum

• Sunlight

• Water

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

A renewable energy resource will not run out. Which is an example of the use of a renewable resource?

• Coal furnace heating a home

• Windmill pumping water on a farm

• Oil lamp lighting a room

• Diesel truck traveling along a road