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4.7C: Identify and classify Earth’s renewable resources , including air, plants, water, and animals; and nonrenewable resources , including coal, oil, and natural gas; and the importance of conservation. TAKS 2004 —#28 (69%).
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4.7C: Identify and classify Earth’s renewable resources, including air, plants, water, and animals; and nonrenewable resources, including coal, oil, and natural gas; and the importance of conservation.
TAKS 2004—#28 (69%) 1. Which of these best completes this chart?F WaterG SoilH CoalJ Sand
TAKS 2004—#28 (69%) 1. Which of these best completes this chart?F WaterG SoilH CoalJ Sand
2. Which of the following is best classified as a nonrenewable resource?A GrassB AluminumC SunlightD Oxygen TAKS 2009—#21 (71%)
2. Which of the following is best classified as a nonrenewable resource?A GrassB AluminumC SunlightD Oxygen TAKS 2009—#21 (71%)
TAKS 2006—#12 (68%) 3. Which of these is a renewable resource?F DiamondsG CoalH OilJ Wind
TAKS 2006—#12 (68%) 3. Which of these is a renewable resource?F DiamondsG CoalH OilJ Wind
4. Petroleum is considered a nonrenewable resource because—Ait cannot be replaced easilyB it can be replaced easilyC it is made into gasolineD it is very thick and black
4. Petroleumis considered a nonrenewable resource because—Ait cannot be replaced easilyB it can be replaced easilyC it is made into gasolineD it is very thick and black
5. Solar energy is—Aa renewable resourceB an inexhaustible resourceC a nonrenewable resourceD not very abundant on the Earth
5. Solar energy is—Aa renewable resourceB an inexhaustible resourceC a nonrenewable resourceD not very abundant on the Earth
6. Resources that can be replaced once they are used are called –A nonrenewable resourcesB renewable resourcesC kilowatt resourcesD unusable resources
6. Resources that can be replaced once they are used are called –A nonrenewable resourcesB renewable resourcesC kilowatt resourcesD unusable resources
7. Texas is a source of which of the following important nonrenewable resources?AOil and natural gasB Solar and wind energyC Forests and timberD Diamonds and emeralds
7. Texasis a source of which of the following important nonrenewable resources?AOil and natural gasB Solar and wind energyC Forests and timberD Diamonds and emeralds
8. Water is an important natural resource found all over the Earth. Where is most of the Earth’s fresh water located?A In glaciersB In lakesC In oceansD In houses
8. Water is an important natural resource found all over the Earth. Where is most of the Earth’s fresh water located?A In glaciersB In lakesC In oceansD In houses
9. Water that evaporates from lakes and rivers is constantly being replaced by precipitation. Therefore, the water in lakes and rivers is –A a fossil resourceB a renewable resourceC a nonrenewable resourceD an exhaustible resource
9. Water that evaporates from lakes and rivers is constantly being replaced by precipitation. Therefore, the water in lakes and rivers is –A a fossil resourceB a renewable resourceC a nonrenewable resourceD an exhaustible resource
10. A renewable resource can be replaced in a relatively short period of time. A nonrenewable resource takes thousands or millions of years to be replaced. Which of the following is a nonrenewable source of energy?A Solar powerB PetroleumC WindD Moving water
10. A renewable resource can be replaced in a relatively short period of time. A nonrenewable resource takes thousands or millions of years to be replaced. Which of the following is a nonrenewable source of energy?A Solar powerB PetroleumC WindD Moving water
11. Coal is formed when organic materials are buried undergrounds and subjected to great pressure. If coal replaces itself naturally, why is it considered a nonrenewable resource?A Coal is very hard to find on the surface of the Earth.B It is very difficult to mine coal from under the ground.C It takes millions of years for new deposits of coal to form.D Coal is burned in order to generate electricity.
11. Coalis formed when organic materials are buried undergrounds and subjected to great pressure. If coal replaces itself naturally, why is it considered a nonrenewable resource?A Coal is very hard to find on the surface of the Earth.B It is very difficult to mine coal from under the ground.C It takes millions of years for new deposits of coal to form.D Coal is burned in order to generate electricity.
12. Which of the following is a renewable resource?A Wood, because trees grow again fairly quicklyB Coal, because more can be made in about 100 yearsC Petroleum, because it can be made into gasolineD Gold, because more can be taken out of the ground
12. Which of the following is a renewable resource?A Wood, because trees grow again fairly quicklyB Coal, because more can be made in about 100 yearsC Petroleum, because it can be made into gasolineD Gold, because more can be taken out of the ground
13. What are the various things made by nature and used by people called?A EnergyB MetalsC ResourcesD Minerals
13. What are the various things made by nature and used by people called?A EnergyB MetalsC ResourcesD Minerals
14. Which of the following resource categories best describes fossil fuels?ARecyclableB RenewableC NonrenewableD Inexhaustible
14. Which of the following resource categories best describes fossil fuels?ARecyclableB RenewableC NonrenewableD Inexhaustible
15. Which of the following is a renewable resource?A A chickenB PetroleumC Dr. Pepper®DDiamonds
15. Which of the following is a renewable resource?A A chickenB PetroleumC Dr. Pepper®DDiamonds
16. Which statement about renewable resources is true?ACoal and water are both renewable resources.B Water is a renewable resource, but coal is not.C Minerals and oil are both renewable resources.D Oil is a renewable resource, but minerals are not.
16. Which statement about renewable resources is true?ACoal and water are both renewable resources.B Water is a renewable resource, but coal is not.C Minerals and oil are both renewable resources.D Oil is a renewable resource, but minerals are not.
17. All of the following are considered to be nonrenewable natural resources EXCEPT—A animalsB petroleumC natural gasD minerals
17. All of the following are considered to be nonrenewable natural resources EXCEPT—A animalsB petroleumC natural gasD minerals
18. The custodian just finished mowing the yard in front of the school. Which of the following resources in the school yard is NOT considered renewable?A The gasoline used in the mowerB The soil in which the grass growsC The grass and other plants in the yardD The water from the sprinkler that keeps the grass alive
18. The custodian just finished mowing the yard in front of the school. Which of the following resources in the school yard is NOT considered renewable?A The gasoline used in the mowerB The soil in which the grass growsC The grass and other plants in the yardD The water from the sprinkler that keeps the grass alive
19. Electricity to play your radio can be made using renewable or nonrenewable resources. Which of the following resources are renewable? A wind and oil B wind and sunlight C natural gas and oil D natural gas and coal
19. Electricity to play your radio can be made using renewable or nonrenewable resources. Which of the following resources are renewable? A wind and oil B wind and sunlight C natural gas and oil D natural gas and coal
20. A student is making a poster about conserving nonrenewable resources. Which of the following resources might she include on her poster?F WindG SunlightH PlantsJ Petroleum
20. A student is making a poster about conserving nonrenewable resources. Which of the following resources might she include on her poster?F WindG SunlightH PlantsJ Petroleum
Start of MS ?’s 21. Students are classifying renewable and nonrenewable resources. They created a table to organize their data.Which resource below best completes the table??F airG solarH oilJ soil
Start of MS ?’s 21. Students are classifying renewable and nonrenewable resources. They created a table to organize their data.Which resource below best completes the table??F airG solarH oilJ soil
22. Many of our daily routines rely on the use of nonrenewable resources. Because there is only a limited supply available, conserving these resources is very important. What is another important reason to conserve these limited supplies?A. To learn how to function when the supplies run outB. To create more nonrenewable resourcesC. To harm the environment and cause drastic changesD. To increase the cost of resources
22. Many of our daily routines rely on the use of nonrenewable resources. Because there is only a limited supply available, conserving these resources is very important. What is another important reason to conserve these limited supplies?A. To learn how to function when the supplies run outB. To create more nonrenewable resourcesC. To harm the environment and cause drastic changesD. To increase the cost of resources
23. All of the following are advantages for using renewable resources EXCEPT—A. they can be replenished in a short period of timeB. they can be used repeatedly without decreasing the supplyC. they reduce the demand of fossil fuelsD. they have a positive impact on our environment and our lives
23. All of the following are advantages for using renewable resources EXCEPT—A. they can be replenished in a short period of timeB. they can be used repeatedly without decreasing the supply (supply will decrease if we used them repeatedly – still need to conserve renewable resources)C. they reduce the demand of fossil fuelsD. they have a positive impact on our environment and our lives
24. Why are coal, oil, and natural gas considered nonrenewable resources?A. There is a limited supply, and they can be replaced in a short period of time.B. There is not a limited supply, and they cannot be replenished in a short period of time.C. There is a limited supply, and they cannot be replenished in a short period of time.D. There is not a limited supply, and they can be replaced in a short period of time.
24. Why are coal, oil, and natural gas considered nonrenewable resources?A. There is a limited supply, and they can be replaced in a short period of time.B. There is not a limited supply, and they cannot be replenished in a short period of time.C. There is a limited supply, and they cannot be replenished in a short period of time.D. There is not a limited supply, and they can be replaced in a short period of time.
25. Scientists are looking for ways to produce energy from natural materials, such as plants, without depleting limited natural resources. Plants are considered a good alternative because they are—A. nonrenewableB. inexhaustibleC. reusableD. renewable