Classifying Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources

What are the two main categories of natural resources?

• Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable

• Organic and Inorganic

• Artificial and Natural

• Renewable and Non-renewable

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

• Coal

• Natural Gas

• Wood

• Gasoline

Which of these is a renewable resource?

• Gasoline

• Air

• Coal

• Natural Gas

What makes a resource renewable?

• It is used for energy production

• It is derived from organic materials

• It can replenish itself over a short period

• It is available in unlimited quantities

What process replenishes the water in a lake?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Filtration

• Precipitation

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Which resource is considered non-renewable?

• Coal

• Vegetables

• Air

• Cattle

How long does it take for fossil fuels to form?

• Millions of years

• Decades

• Hundreds of years

• Thousands of years

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of non-renewable resources?

• They include coal and natural gas

• They take millions of years to form

• They can regenerate quickly

• They are often used for energy

What encourages the teacher to conclude the session?

• Time constraints

• The end of the school year

• Students' understanding of the material

• Completion of the curriculum