8 Questions
What is a major reason for conserving nonrenewable resources?
Reducing pollution and global warming
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to conserve nonrenewable resources?
Increasing the use of fossil fuels
What are some examples of alternative energy sources mentioned in the text?
Wind, solar, and geothermal energy
Why is hydrogen considered a renewable fuel?
Because it can be made in fuel cells
Scientists are researching ways to conserve nonrenewable resources and to develop ______ fuels.
alternative
At automobile companies, engineers design cars with higher fuel ______.
efficiency
Some new cars run on batteries or a combination of batteries and ______.
gasoline
One easy way is to save energy in our homes. Turn off lights when you leave a room and unplug devices that aren't being ______.
used
Test your knowledge about conserving nonrenewable resources, reducing pollution, and developing alternative fuels. Explore the importance of using resources more efficiently and the ongoing research in this field.
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