Resources in Earth's Systems

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.

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

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

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

• They can generate power by burning wastes. They increase the amount of greenhouse gases.

• They produce large amounts of energy from burning fuels.

• They increase the amount of greenhouse gases.

• They come from energy sources that never run out.

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Which statement best describes natural resources?

• Natural resources are unevenly distributed around the world.

• Most energy needs are currently met by renewable natural resources

• Natural resources are replaced within a human lifetime. Most energy needs are currently met by renewable natural resources.

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

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Why is petroleum considered to be a nonrenewable resource?

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

• It is difficult to obtain and transport

• . It releases harmful chemicals when burned. It requires a very long period of time to form.

• It constantly forms within Earth

Coal is a __________ energy resource.

• Renewable

• Nonrenewable

Which type of natural resource is coal classified as?

• Renewable

• Non-renewable

• Inexhaustible

• Recyclable

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Olivia and John are debating whether coal is a (a)   energy resource. Can you help them decide?

• Renewable

• Nonrenewable

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Is coal a renewable or nonrenewable natural resource?

• Renewable

• Nonrenewable

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What is a watershed?

• The movement of water in the clouds and around the world.

• Water in the form or rain, mist, sleet, hair, or snow.

• The area under the ground where water is stored in rocks and soil.

• The land area that drains into a body of water.

Which type of resource?

• renewable

• nonrenewable