2/13 Understanding Resources and Weather CFA

What is one way to minimize environmental impact and conserve natural resources?

• Increasing the use of plastic bags

• Recycling materials like paper and glass

• Burning more fossil fuels

• Cutting down more trees

Which of the following is a renewable natural resource?

• Coal

• Oil

• Wind

• Natural gas

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

• They are abundant and easy to find

• They can cause pollution and are limited in supply

• They are renewable and sustainable

• They are inexpensive to use

How does the Sun interact with the ocean in the water cycle?

• The Sun heats the ocean, causing evaporation

• The Sun cools the ocean, causing condensation

• The Sun freezes the ocean, causing precipitation

• The Sun has no effect on the ocean

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is the long-term average of atmospheric conditions, while climate is short-term

• Weather is short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average

• Weather and climate are the same

• Weather is only about temperature, while climate includes precipitation

Which of the following is an example of proper disposal to minimize environmental impact?

• Throwing trash in the ocean

• Dumping waste in a forest

• Using a landfill for waste management

• Burning waste in open areas

Which natural resource is primarily used to generate solar energy?

• Water

• Wind

• Sunlight

• Coal

Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource?

• Sunlight

• Wind

• Oil

• Water

Which process in the water cycle is directly powered by the Sun?

• Precipitation

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Runoff

What is a key characteristic of climate?

• It changes daily

• It is the average weather over a long period

• It only includes temperature

• It is unpredictable