Earth's Resources

Which of the following is a source of renewable energy?

• solar power

• fossil fuels

• nuclear fission

• oil

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

• blasted

• carved

• weathered

• chemically treated

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The earth's outer crust is divided into ______________.

• Plates

• Continents

• volcanos

• faults.

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Identify which of these is a renewable resource?

• Solar Power

• Crude Oil

• Coal

• Natural Gas

Identify which of these is an example of a fossil fuel?

• Wind Power

• Coal

• Tidal Energy

• Wood/Biofuel

Kate used an unknown resource to power her desk lamp. This resource can be replenished by the next day. identify which of the following is most likely to be the source Kate used?

• Sunlight

• Coal

• Fossil fuel

• Nuclear energy

Identify why fossil fuels such as coal and oil are classified as non-renewable resources?

• They are limited

• They can be created

• They are efficient

• They are not found in nature

Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?

• A) Wind Energy

• B) Solar Energy

• C) Natural Gas

• D) Geothermal Energy

What is the primary component of natural gas?

• A) Methane

• B) Ethane

• C) Propane

• D) Butane