What type of natural resource is not replaced as fast as it is used?
renewable resources
water
non-renewable resources
wind
Is wind power a renewable or non-renewable resource?
renewable
Which of the following are substances made from things that were once alive?
natural resources
fossil fuels
non-renewable resources
resource conservation
Which of the following is not an inexhaustible resource?
wind energy
natural gas
biomass
geothermal energy
What are the three main fossil fuels?
coal, petroleum, uranium
coal, petroleum, wind
coal, natural gas, uranium
coal, natural gas, petroleum
Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable resource?
vegetation
water
coal and minerals
wind
What is energy that comes from the sun called?
solar energy
hydroelectric
geothermal energy
fossil fuels
What is the main source of energy used to produce electricity at a nuclear power plant?
coal
water
uranium
steam
Which of the following is NOT a fossil fuel?
coal
petroleum
natural gas
uranium
What type of natural resource is replaced as fast or faster than it is used?
movies
non-renewable resources
renewable resources
pop
Is coal power a renewable or non-renewable resource?
non-renewable
What is the main challenge associated with nuclear power?
safety concerns
high cost
waste disposal
limited availability of fuel
What is the main source of electricity generation worldwide?
hydroelectric power
coal
nuclear power
natural gas
What is the practice of protecting and preserving Earth's natural resources?
renovation
conservation
restoration
rehabilitation
What is a major impact that occurs when humans move into a new environment?
habitat destruction
changes in climate
more habitats for animals
more habitat space for plants
Which of the following is a change to the environment that is harmful?
emissions
climate
weather
pollution
What is the main use of natural gas?
heating homes and businesses
fueling cars
cooking food
generating electricity
What is the main reason why coal is considered a major contributor to climate change?
it produces a lot of carbon dioxide
it is highly radioactive
it is difficult to extract
it is expensive
Is a hydroelectric dam a renewable or non-renewable resource?
renewable
Is solar power a renewable or non-renewable resource?
renewable
What is the main BENEFIT of using natural gas?
it is inexpensive
It does not pollute the air
it produces less carbon dioxide
it is renewable
What is the main benefit of using nuclear power as a source of electricity?
it produces less carbon dioxide
it is renewable
It does not pollute the air
it is inexpensive