4.7C: Resources
Earth and Space
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A resource is considered renewable if it A
can be created only over millions of years
B
is made of Earths’ materials like rocks and minerals
C
can be replaced in a relatively short amount of time
D
is useful to humans in making energy and materials
Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?
A
Paper
B
Coal
C
Milk
D
Water
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4.7C: Resources
Earth and Space
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Students were asked to generate a list that contained nothing but renewable
resources.
Which student was the the only one to make a correct list?
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Student A
B
Student B
C
Student C
D
Student D
Using public transportation, like trains and buses, rather than cars helps
conserve nonrenewable resources because public transportation -
A
requires the removal of trees to make roads and tracks
B
needs more water to maintain than the same number of cars
C
uses less fossil fuels to move people from place to place
D
involves using much more paper for printed materials
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4.7C: Resources
Earth and Space
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A student created a chart classifying resources as renewable or nonrenewable, but has made a mistake.
Resource
Renewable
Plants
X
Animals
X
Minerals
X
Wind
X
Non-renewable
Which resources should actually be classified as non-renewable and why?
A
Animals, because they grow old and die
B
Plants, because there are so many kinds
C
Minerals, since they are replaced very slowly
D
Wind, because sometimes the wind does not blow
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