Renewable and Non-Renewable Resources

The video tutorial covers week three's resources, focusing on Louisiana's oil history and the impact of oil discovery on the state's economy. It explains the oil drilling and refining process, highlighting the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources. The tutorial concludes with questions and tips for test preparation.

What is the main focus of the Studies Weekly website for this week?

• Famous people from Louisiana

• Louisiana's renewable and non-renewable resources

• The history of Louisiana's statehood

• The geography of Louisiana

Why did the discovery of oil in Louisiana lead to an oil rush?

• It provided numerous job opportunities

• It was the first state to find oil

• The oil was easy to refine

• Oil was found in every part of the state

What geographical feature made it easier to discover oil in Louisiana?

• Deserts

• Mountains

• Rivers

• Salt domes

What is the initial form of gasoline when it is extracted from the earth?

• Black crude oil

• Powder

• Clear liquid

• Thick paste

What is the purpose of using mud during the oil drilling process?

• To clean the drill

• To lubricate the drill

• To cool the drill

• To harden the drill

Which of the following is considered a non-renewable resource?

• Sunlight

• Wind

• Oil

• Ocean waves

What can be done to ensure plants remain a renewable resource?

• Stop planting them

• Plant them regularly

• Use them sparingly

• Store them in warehouses

How long has oil been an important resource in Louisiana?

• Over 50 years

• Over 100 years

• Over 200 years

• Over 500 years

What is a key benefit of renewable resources?

• They require less technology

• They are easier to transport

• They do not run out

• They are cheaper to extract

What should students do to prepare for the test on resources?

• Mark important articles and review them

• Focus on unrelated topics

• Ignore the articles

• Only study the introduction