Which statement describes whether gold is a renewable or nonrenewable resource?(1 point)
Responses
Gold is a nonrenewable resource because it is in limited supply.
Gold is a nonrenewable resource because it is in limited supply.
Gold is a nonrenewable resource because it can be replenished in a lifetime.
Gold is a nonrenewable resource because it can be replenished in a lifetime.
Gold is a renewable resource because it is sustainable.
Gold is a renewable resource because it is sustainable.
Gold is a renewable resource because it can be recycled quickly and in large quantities.
Gold is a nonrenewable resource because it is in limited supply.
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The answer is: "Gold is a nonrenewable resource because it is in limited supply."
What is a nonrenewable resource?(1 point)
Responses
a resource that harms the environment when it is used
a resource that harms the environment when it is used
a resource that is used for energy
a resource that is used for energy
a resource that is in limited supply
a resource that is in limited supply
a resource that can replace itself quickly
whats the anser
The answer is: "A resource that is in limited supply."
Coal is a very useful rock that formed over millions of years from the remains of plants. Is coal a mineral?(1 point)
Responses
Yes, coal is a mineral because all rocks that are useful to people are minerals.
Yes, coal is a mineral because all rocks that are useful to people are minerals.
No, coal is not a mineral because coal can be burned to produce electricity and heat.
No, coal is not a mineral because coal can be burned to produce electricity and heat.
No, coal is not a mineral because coal is made of dead plants.
No, coal is not a mineral because coal is made of dead plants.
Yes, coal is a mineral because all rocks are nonliving solid minerals.
Yes, coal is a mineral because all rocks are nonliving solid minerals.
whats the anser
The answer is: "No, coal is not a mineral because coal is made of dead plants."
Which is a negative aspect of fossil fuels?(1 point)
Responses
They cause pollution on Earth.
They cause pollution on Earth.
They are difficult to transport.
They are difficult to transport.
They are difficult to find.
They are difficult to find.
They take a long time to produce energy.
whats the anser
The answer is: "They cause pollution on Earth."
Which fossil fuel is considered the most abundant in the United States?(1 point)
Responses
coal
coal
petroleum
petroleum
oil
oil
natural gas
The answer is: "coal."
Which statement best explains an environmental outcome of using fossil fuels for energy?(1 point)
Responses
Fossil fuels release carbon dioxide which plants use to make food.
Fossil fuels release carbon dioxide which plants use to make food.
Fossils fuels produce waste that exposes humans to dangerous levels of radiation.
Fossils fuels produce waste that exposes humans to dangerous levels of radiation.
When fossil fuels are burned, they release toxic gases into the air that cause pollution and increase global warming.
When fossil fuels are burned, they release toxic gases into the air that cause pollution and increase global warming.
When fossil fuels are burned, hazardous ash is created and carried through the environment by wind and dropped into nearby lakes and ponds.
The statement that best explains an environmental outcome of using fossil fuels for energy is: "When fossil fuels are burned, they release toxic gases into the air that cause pollution and increase global warming."
A farmer wants to properly manage her soil to prevent a situation like the Dust Bowl. What is the best way to manage the soil?(1 point)
Responses
allow plants such as grass to root in it
allow plants such as grass to root in it
water the soil frequently
water the soil frequently
remove humus from the soil
remove humus from the soil
frequently dig the soil to get rid of unwanted plants
frequently dig the soil to get rid of unwanted plants
The best way to manage the soil to prevent a situation like the Dust Bowl is to "allow plants such as grass to root in it."
A farmer wants to properly manage her soil to prevent a situation like the Dust Bowl. What is the best way to manage the soil?(1 point)
Responses
allow plants such as grass to root in it
allow plants such as grass to root in it
water the soil frequently
water the soil frequently
remove humus from the soil
remove humus from the soil
frequently dig the soil to get rid of unwanted plants
The best way to manage the soil to prevent a situation like the Dust Bowl is to "allow plants such as grass to root in it."
Why is soil considered a vital resource?(1 point)
Responses
It provides the source of material for different landforms.
It provides the source of material for different landforms.
It is the place where all nutrients on Earth are stored.
It is the place where all nutrients on Earth are stored.
It is hard to destroy and easy to make.
It is hard to destroy and easy to make.
It plays a variety of roles for plants and animals.
The reason soil is considered a vital resource is: "It plays a variety of roles for plants and animals."
Which describes a renewable energy resource?(1 point)
Responses
It is less expensive than fossil fuels.
It is less expensive than fossil fuels.
It produces less pollutants than fossil fuels.
It produces less pollutants than fossil fuels.
It is more prone to serious accidents.
It is more prone to serious accidents.
It consists of carbon and hydrogen molecules.
The statement that describes a renewable energy resource is: "It produces less pollutants than fossil fuels."
Which has been the primary source of energy in the most recent century?
(1 point)
Responses
wood and coal
wood and coal
petroleum, natural gas, and coal
petroleum, natural gas, and coal
hydroelectric and other renewables
hydroelectric and other renewables
wood and nuclear
The answer is: "petroleum, natural gas, and coal."
Edwin buys a water bottle, reuses it twice, and then recycles it. Eleanor buys a water bottle, reuses it twelve times, and then throws it away.
Which energy cost would apply to Edwin, but not to Eleanor?
(1 point)
Responses
the cost of producing the original bottle
the cost of producing the original bottle
the cost of transporting the bottle away from the house
the cost of transporting the bottle away from the house
the cost of transporting the bottle to the store
the cost of transporting the bottle to the store
the cost of processing the bottle after it was no longer used
The energy cost that would apply to Edwin, but not to Eleanor is: "the cost of producing the original bottle."
Question
Your class goes on a field trip to observe drilling machinery. The geologists at the drill site show you displays of drilled rocks to compare different types of drills and methods. The drilled holes in one rock display are significantly larger than the holes drilled in the display next to it. Given this information, which statement is correct? (1 point)
Responses
The rock display with larger holes shows copper drilling, which is closer to the surface.
The rock display with larger holes shows copper drilling, which is closer to the surface.
The rock display with larger holes shows petroleum drilling, which is deep underground.
The rock display with larger holes shows petroleum drilling, which is deep underground.
The rock display with smaller holes shows petroleum drilling, which is closer to the surface.
The rock display with smaller holes shows petroleum drilling, which is closer to the surface.
The rock display with smaller holes shows copper drilling, which is deep underground.
The correct statement is: "The rock display with larger holes shows petroleum drilling, which is deep underground."
Ocean waves are a source of energy. In 1–2 sentences, make and justify a claim about whether ocean waves are a renewable or nonrenewable resource.(2 points)
Ocean waves are a renewable resource because the energy of waves is produced naturally by the wind which is available as long as we have the sun. Additionally, the movement of tides also gives rise to wave motion which is energetically sustainable.
In three to five sentences, explain the effects of acid rain on the environment.(4 points)
Acid rain is a serious environmental issue that is caused by emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides from fossil fuel combustion, which then react with water in the atmosphere to form sulfuric and nitric acid. The effects of acid rain on the environment are numerous and include damage to forests, fish populations, and soil chemistry. Acid rain can harm and kill trees and other vegetation by altering the pH of soil, decreasing the availability of important nutrients and minerals, and stripping away waxy coatings on leaves. Acid rain can also harm aquatic ecosystems by lowering the pH of lakes and rivers, making it difficult for fish and other aquatic animals to survive. Additionally, buildings and structures made of limestone, marble, and other rocks can also be damaged by acid rain.
Larger companies often need many workers who do different steps in the transportation process, instead of each member doing all steps in the process they do a single step before handing it to another worker to do the next step.
Imagine that you are the head of a large company that wants to retrieve raw materials. In three to five sentences, describe three different jobs your company may need and explain the purpose of those jobs.
(4 points)