Exploring Renewable and Non-Renewable Resources

What defines a natural resource as non-renewable?

• It can be recycled indefinitely.

• It is replenished by nature quickly.

• It exists in a fixed amount and can be depleted.

• It is primarily derived from living organisms.

Which resource is considered renewable?

• Oil

• Natural Gas

• Trees

• Coal

What natural process replenishes water in a short period?

• Photosynthesis

• Water cycle

• Nitrogen cycle

• Rock cycle

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How does geothermal energy get replenished?

• Through wind turbines

• By solar radiation

• Through the burning of fossil fuels

• By underground heat sources

Which cycle is directly involved in replenishing oxygen in the atmosphere?

• Nitrogen cycle

• Water cycle

• Carbon cycle

• Oxygen cycle

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What is a major consequence of burning fossil fuels?

• Creation of hydrocarbon pollution

• Increased renewable resources

• Decreased pollution

• Enhancement of the ozone layer

Which energy source is created by falling water?

• Geothermal

• Hydropower

• Solar

• Biomass

What is the primary benefit of renewable resources?

• They can be used indefinitely without depletion.

• They are cheaper to use and maintain.

• They require no technological innovation to use.

• They are available everywhere on Earth.

What is the role of solar panels?

• To convert solar energy into electricity

• To decrease water usage

• To produce mechanical energy

• To filter air pollutants

What future technology is mentioned as a potential use of renewable resources?

• Water-powered cars

• Coal-based heating systems

• Oil-driven engines

• Nuclear-powered homes

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