Question 8 (1 point)
a
either the glass bottle or the aluminum cup, because they both come from renewable resources
b
either the paper cup or the plastic bottle, because they both come from renewable resources
c
the paper cup, because it is the only container that comes from a renewable resource
d
the plastic bottle, because it is the only container that comes from a renewable resource
c
the paper cup, because it is the only container that comes from a renewable resource
Jenny is trying to help her family conserve electricity. Which of the following would be the best way for Jenny to help her family do this?
a
Jenny should turn off her computer when she is not using it.
b
Jenny should only buy clothes that are made from natural resources.
c
Jenny should recycle plastic and glass bottles after she is done using them.
d
Jenny should set the air conditioner in her home to a much colder temperature.
Question 12 (1 point)
Georgia has a lot of potential to produce power from renewable resources. About two-thirds of Georgia is forested. What type of renewable resource could Georgia most likely produce from the forests?
a
Biomass
b
Hydroelectric
c
Geothermal
d
Wind Energy
Question 13 (1 point)
Which of the following is the best way to reduce the need for additional energy consumption?
a
remediation
b
preservation
c
reservation
d
conservation
Question 14 (1 point)
What would be the best question to ask in order to immediately determine whether or not an energy resource is renewable?
a
How long until it runs out?
b
How many people use it?
c
How much energy does it produce?
d
How long has it been used?
Question 15 (1 point)
Windmills are used to harness wind energy and change it into electricity. The wind is an example of which type of energy?
a
inconstant energy
b
created energy
c
renewable energy
d
nonrenewable energy
Question 16 (1 point)
Which of the following best explains why conserving resources is important?
a
There are a limited amount of resources on Earth, so conserving them will make them last longer.
b
Humans need to learn how to make the resources faster, so conserving them gives them a chance to learn how.
c
There are too many resources on Earth, so conserving them helps to create more space for humans to build cities.
d
Humans require resources, so conserving them helps make sure they are replaced when they are used.
Question 17 (1 point)
Which of the following is NOT a method of limiting soil erosion on farmland?
a
contour plowing
b
terracing
c
crop rotation
d
overgrazing
d
overgrazing
To determine which container comes from a renewable resource, we need to understand what materials each container is made of.
- The glass bottle is made from sand, soda ash, and limestone. These materials are abundant and can be replenished, making glass a renewable resource.
- The aluminum cup is made from bauxite ore, which is also abundant. Bauxite is mined and processed to produce aluminum, making it a renewable resource.
- The paper cup is made from wood pulp, which comes from trees. Trees can be renewable if they are harvested responsibly and new trees are planted to replace them.
- The plastic bottle is made from crude oil, a non-renewable resource. Crude oil is obtained from the earth and cannot be easily replenished.
Based on this information, the correct answer is option c: the paper cup, because it is the only container that comes from a renewable resource.