Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources Quiz: Test Your Knowledge

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Which of the following is an example of a renewable energy resource?

Wind power (correct)

Mineral oil

Coal

Iron ore

What is the primary characteristic of non-renewable resources?

They can be regenerated quickly

They are abundant and easily available

They can be used continuously without depletion

They cannot be regenerated or replaced (correct)

What is the importance of conserving natural resources?

To save enough for future generations (correct)

To waste them abundantly

To use them for current generations only

To exhaust them quickly

What is the term for resources that can be used continuously and rejuvenated?

Cyclic resources Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of renewable energy resource?

Mineral oil Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?

Renewable resources can be regenerated, while non-renewable resources cannot Signup and view all the answers

What happens to renewable resources when they are exploited?

They can be renewed along with their exploitation Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a natural resource?

Any material that can be transformed to become more valuable and useful Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a renewable resource?

Forests Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?

Renewable resources are inexhaustible, while non-renewable resources are limited Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a renewable form of energy?

Solar energy Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary for a material to be considered a resource?

Appropriate technology to transform it into more valuable goods Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of adding ethanol to gasoline?

To increase the fuel's octane rating and improve vehicle emissions Signup and view all the answers

What is the source of cellulosic biomass used for ethanol production?

Non-food sources such as trees and grasses Signup and view all the answers

What is the process by which biodiesel is produced from oils or fats?

Transesterification Signup and view all the answers

What is the source of geothermal energy?

Energy from the formation of the planet and radioactive decay Signup and view all the answers

What is the total capacity of geothermal power available worldwide as of 2019?

13,900 MW Signup and view all the answers

What is the temperature range of most geothermal hot springs in India?

37oC - 90oC Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Natural Resources

Natural resources are materials given to us by nature that can be transformed to become more valuable and useful.
Examples of natural resources include wood, cotton, metals, water, minerals, forests, wildlife, and human beings.

Classification of Natural Resources

Based on continuity, natural resources are classified into:
- Renewable Resources
- Non-renewable Resources
- Cyclic Resources

Renewable Resources

Resources that can be renewed along with their exploitation and are always available for use.
Examples of renewable resources include:
- Forests (can be maintained through reforestation)
- Solar energy
- Wind energy
- Biomass energy
- Tidal energy
- Hydropower

Non-renewable Resources

Resources that cannot be regenerated and will eventually deplete.
Examples of non-renewable resources include:
- Iron ore
- Coal
- Mineral oil
- These resources take thousands of years to form and cannot be easily replaced once used.

Cyclic Resources

Resources that can be used continuously and cleaned for reuse.
Example of cyclic resources include:
- Water used in industry and domestic ways can be cleaned and reused.

Importance of Conservation

It is essential to protect and conserve natural resources and use them judiciously to ensure their availability for future generations.

Types of Energy

There are three types of energy:
- Non-renewable
- Renewable
Examples of renewable energy sources include:
- Wind Power
- Water Power
- Ocean energy
- Bio Fuel/Solid Bio Mass
- Geothermal Energy

Geothermal Energy

Geothermal energy is thermal energy extracted from the Earth's crust.
It has been used as a source of heat and/or electric power for millennia.
As of 2019, 13,900 megawatts (MW) of geothermal power was available worldwide.

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Test your knowledge on the classification of resources into renewable and non-renewable categories. Learn about the characteristics of each type and how they impact the environment. Identify examples of renewable resources such as wind energy and biomass energy, and non-renewable resources like iron ore and coal.