Review: Renewable vs. Nonrenewable Resources

Which term matches the definition: 'Materials created in nature that are used and usable by humans'?

• Renewable Resource

• Nonrenewable Resource

• Natural Resource

• Fossil Fuels

Which term matches the definition: 'Resource that can replenish itself at a similar rate to its use by people'?

• Renewable Resource

• Nonrenewable Resource

• Natural Resource

• Fossil Fuels

Which term matches the definition: 'Coal, oil and natural gas formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals'?

• Renewable Resource

• Nonrenewable Resource

• Natural Resource

• Fossil Fuels

Which term matches the definition: 'Once these resources are used up, they cannot be replaced'?

• Renewable Resource

• Nonrenewable Resource

• Natural Resource

• Fossil Fuels

What is the main difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?

• Renewable resources are virtually endless, while non-renewable resources are in limited supply.

• Renewable resources are always man-made, while non-renewable resources are natural.

• Renewable resources are more expensive than non-renewable resources.

• Renewable resources cannot be replaced, while non-renewable resources can be regenerated quickly.

Natural resources are categorized as being either _______ or _______.

• renewable; nonrenewable

• organic; inorganic

• liquid; solid

• metallic; nonmetallic

Fill in the blank: Food production relies greatly on ________ resources.

• renewable

• artificial

• non-living

• mechanical

Metals and other minerals are considered renewable resources because they can be continually reused and recycled.

• True

• False

Geothermal energy is produced through underground hot water and steam. Is this a form of renewable energy?

• Yes

• No

What could cause a renewable resource to become non-renewable?

• Disease, pollution, and overuse.

• Natural disasters and earthquakes.

• Seasonal changes and migration.

• Technological advancements and inventions.