Renewable vs Nonrenewable Resources Quiz
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Nonrenewable resources are resources that are available in fixed quantities or are used up more quickly than they can be replaced. What is an example of a nonrenewable resource?

  • Water
  • Fossil fuels (correct)
  • Solar energy
  • Wood

    • Renewable resources are capable of being replaced by natural ecological cycles or sound management practices. What is an example of a renewable resource?

  • Copper
  • Gold
  • Natural gas
  • Trees (correct)

    • Sources of energy other than fossil fuels are called ___ energy sources.

    alternative

    What is biofuel?

    <p>Fuel made from wood, plants, and other things made from living organisms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What generates electricity by using the wind?

    <p>Wind energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What generates electricity from steam produced by water heated within the earth?

    <p>Geothermal energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is hydro energy?

    <p>Energy produced using the flow of water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is bio energy?

    <p>Energy produced from biomass such as plant materials and animal waste.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is petroleum?

    <p>Liquid fossil fuel; oil.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a fuel?

    <p>A substance that provides energy as the result of a chemical change.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a hydrocarbon?

    <p>An energy-rich chemical compound that contains carbon and hydrogen atoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a refinery?

    <p>A factory in which crude oil is heated and separated into fuels and other products.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is nuclear fission?

    <p>The splitting of an atom's nucleus into two smaller nuclei and neutrons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is nuclear fusion?

    <p>The combining of two atomic nuclei to produce a single larger nucleus and much energy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is solar energy?

    <p>Sunlight that is converted into usable energy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does sustainability suggest?

    <p>People should fulfill present needs without endangering future generations' ability to fulfill their needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is fission?

    <p>The splitting of atoms into pieces.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is geothermal energy?

    <p>The energy produced from heat below Earth's surface.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is biomass conversion?

    <p>A method for changing plant and animal remains into high-quality fuels such as ethanol.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name four examples of renewable resources.

    <p>Water, air, trees, sunlight.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name six examples of nonrenewable resources.

    <p>Coal, oil, natural gas, soil, rocks, minerals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define 'conservation'.

    <p>Reducing the use of resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is SVO?

    <p>Straight vegetable oil used as fuel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What resources can be recycled?

    <p>Plastic, metal, glass, paper.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are natural resources?

    <p>Materials people take from the Earth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    _________ , __________ , and ________ are all strategies for saving natural resources.

    <p>Conservation, recycling, reuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is recycling?

    <p>The creation of new products by the reuse of materials that would otherwise be treated as waste.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Nonrenewable Resources

    • Fixed quantities of resources that cannot be replenished quickly, such as fossil fuels, copper, gold, and topsoil.
    • Fossil fuels are consumed faster than they are formed, exemplifying nonrenewable resources.

    Renewable Resources

    • Capable of being replenished through natural processes or effective management.
    • Resources like sunlight and air, which can be replaced within a human lifetime.

    Alternative Energy Sources

    • Energy derived from non-fossil fuel sources, providing sustainable options for energy generation.

    Biofuel

    • A type of fuel created from organic materials, including wood and plants.

    Wind Energy

    • Utilizes wind to generate electricity, characterized by being pollution-free and environmentally safe.

    Geothermal Energy

    • Generates power from steam produced by heated groundwater beneath the Earth's surface, promoting sustainability.

    Hydro Energy

    • Electricity produced using the kinetic energy of flowing water, also environmentally friendly and pollution-free.

    Bio Energy

    • Energy derived from biomass, such as plant materials and animal waste, used to create heat or electricity without polluting.

    Petroleum

    • Refers to liquid fossil fuel, commonly known as oil, used for various energy needs.

    Fuel

    • Substances that provide energy through chemical reactions.

    Hydrocarbons

    • Energy-rich compounds composed of carbon and hydrogen, key in fuel production.

    Refinery

    • Facilities where crude oil undergoes heating and separation into various fuels and products.

    Nuclear Fission

    • The process of splitting an atomic nucleus into two smaller nuclei, releasing energy.

    Nuclear Fusion

    • The combining of atomic nuclei to create a larger nucleus, occurring in stars, including the sun, producing significant energy.

    Solar Energy

    • Energy generated by converting sunlight into usable power.

    Sustainability

    • Emphasizes the importance of meeting current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs.

    Fission

    • Refers broadly to the splitting of atoms, a critical concept in nuclear energy.

    Geothermal Energy

    • Almost inexhaustible energy derived from heat stored beneath Earth's surface, utilized for electricity and heating.

    Biomass Conversion

    • A technique that transforms plant and animal materials into high-quality fuels like ethanol.

    Examples of Renewable Resources

    • Water, air, trees, and sunlight are all easily replenished and found naturally in the environment.

    Examples of Nonrenewable Resources

    • Fossil fuels such as coal, oil, natural gas, along with minerals and rocks; these require extensive time to form again after being extracted.

    Conservation

    • Involves reducing the consumption of natural resources to ensure sustainability.

    SVO (Straight Vegetable Oil)

    • Used as an alternative fuel source.

    Recyclable Resources

    • Includes materials like plastic, metal, glass, and paper; recycling these helps conserve resources.

    Natural Resources

    • Materials extracted from Earth, vital for human needs.

    Conservation Strategies

    • Conservation, recycling, and reuse are critical methods for conserving natural resources.

    Recycling

    • The process of creating new products from materials that would otherwise be discarded, supporting resource conservation.

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    Test your knowledge on the differences between renewable and nonrenewable resources. This quiz covers various aspects including fossil fuels, alternative energy sources like wind and geothermal energy, and the importance of resource management. Challenge yourself and learn about sustainable energy practices.

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