1. Which Best Describes a Nonrenewable Resource?

Standard 8.P.2.2 #2

1. Which best describes a nonrenewable resource?

A. one that produces pollution

B. one that is in limited supply

C. one that is in unlimited supply

D. one that does not produce pollution

2. Which would most affect the ability of hydroelectric power plants to supply energy to homes and businesses?

A. drought

.B. high winds

C. absence of wind

D. high temperatures

3. Most automobiles depend on gasoline and oil. Which practice will best conserve these fossil fuels for future generations?

A. Drive at high speeds to make gasoline combustion more efficient.

B. Change the oil in the car only once per year.

C. Plan trips so that fewer miles are driven.

D. Park unused cars in a shaded area.

4. Which industry would most likely be affected if coal resources were depleted?

A. agriculture

B. construction

C. transportation

D. power production

5. Which best describes why fossil fuels are most often used for energy in the United States?

A. Fossil fuels are found everywhere in the world.

B. Fossil fuels can be quickly replaced in nature.

C. Fossil fuels are easy to transport and burn.

D. Fossil fuels have no harmful waste products.

6. Which practice should be used with nonrenewable energy resources until affordable alternate energy options are developed?

A. depletion

B. stockpiling

C. preservation

D. conservation

7. Why is renewable energy a better alternative to nonrenewable energy?

A. Renewable energy is less expensive than nonrenewable energy.

B. Renewable energy is readily available, while nonrenewable energy supplies are limited.

C. Renewable energy requires much less equipment maintenance than nonrenewable energy.

D. Renewable energy harms the environment, while nonrenewable energy is environmentally friendly8. Which long-term effect would the depletion of fossil fuels most likely have on the environment?

A. increased air quality

B. decreased water quality

C. increased global temperatures

D. decreased plant and animal biodiversity 9. Which statement about energy is most correct?

A. Oil is a renewable resource.

B. Solar power is limited by the amount of solar radiation available.

C. Hydroelectric power is an unlimited resource with no negative effects.

D. Wind energy is a nonrenewable resource because it is only available when the wind blows10. Which factor is most likely to cause the reduction of water resources that could be used for energy production?

A. increased pollution

B. increased deforestation

C. increased human population

D. increased global temperatures