Faith Unit 7 Science Test

What is a natural resource?

• A material or substance that occurs in nature and can be used for economic gain

• A man-made object used for construction

• A synthetic chemical used in manufacturing

• A digital file stored on a computer

Which type of resource is replaced by natural processes in a fairly short time and is clean?

• renewable resources

• nonrenewable resources

Which type of resource is used up faster than it can be replaced and causes pollution?

• nonrenewable resources

• renewable resources

What is the main source of energy for Solar Power?

• The Sun

• Wind

• Water

• Geothermal Heat

Which of the following are characteristics of Wood as an energy source?

• Non-renewable

• Earliest known energy source

• Expensive

• renewable

What is a characteristic of Wind Power?

• Non-renewable energy

• Limited by location

• Natural resource that never runs out

• Creates radioactive waste

What is a use of Water - Hydropower?

• Water - Hydropower

• Drinking water

• Irrigation

• Swimming

What is a characteristic of Geothermal energy?

• Renewable

• Non-renewable

• Creates radioactive waste

• Expensive

What is a characteristic of Nuclear Energy?

• Uses the power of the atom to create Steam Power

• Limited by location

• Earliest known energy source

• Renewable because it replenishes every time it rains

What is a characteristic of Oil as an energy source?

• Renewable

• Main source of energy around the world

• Limited by location

• Creates radioactive waste