Which of the following is a liquid form of fossil fuel that is used to make gasoline?
a
coal
b
peat
c
petroleum
d
natural gas
c. petroleum
Which of the following is a liquid form of fossil fuel that is used to make gasoline?
a
coal
b
peat
c
petroleum
d
natural gas
c. petroleum
Loss of topsoil may lead to the pollution of rivers and streams by
a
decreasing nutrients.
b
decreasing erosion.
c
increasing cropland.
d
increasing runoff.
Question 3 (1 point)
Rare earth metals are rarely found in large quantities on Earth. Instead, they are spread very thinly throughout Earth's crust, making them very difficult to get. Once they are all used, they are gone forever. Which energy resource is similar to rare Earth metals in that once it is used up, it is gone?
a
wood
b
solar
c
wind
d
oil
Question 4 (1 point)
What could humans do to decrease soil erosion?
a
develop land for agriculture
b
plant more cover crops
c
cut down forests for logging
d
allow farm animals to overgraze
Question 5 (1 point)
Which statement gives the best explanation about what will happen to the global oil reserves as time goes on?
a
The global oil reserves will turn into alternative forms of fuel.
b
The global oil reserves will continue to increase.
c
The global oil reserves will remain relatively steady.
d
The global oil reserves will continue to decrease.
Question 6 (1 point)
Geothermal energy is a type of energy that harnesses Earth's interior heat. It is obtained by digging deep wells and pumping heated underground water or steam to the surface. It is used worldwide to heat homes and businesses and to make electricity. Which statement supports the claim that geothermal energy is considered a renewable resource?
a
Geothermal energy can be used continuously.
b
Geothermal energy is not quickly replenishable.
c
Geothermal energy is a naturally available resource.
d
Geothermal energy cannot be used to create electricity.
Question 1: c. petroleum
Question 2: d. increasing runoff.
Question 3: d. oil
Question 4: b. plant more cover crops.
Question 5: d. The global oil reserves will continue to decrease.
Question 6: a. Geothermal energy can be used continuously.
W reduce the amount of water used while taking a shower
X recycle aluminnum cans so that they can be used again
Y leave the lights on while they are not being used
Z walk or bike instead of using gas powerd cars
which letter from the chart is NOT showing an actual way to conserve resources
a
Letter W
b
Letter X
c
Letter Y
d
Letter Z
c. Letter Y (leaving the lights on while they are not being used is wasting resources, not conserving them)
Which of the following is a nonrenewable source of energy?
a
energy from the Sun
b
wind energy
c
geothermal energy
d
energy from burning coal
d. energy from burning coal
Todd's teacher told him that the gas used to power cars is a natural resource and would run out in the future. What is one way Todd could help to conserve this natural resource?
a
Todd could try to dig in his backyard to find more natural gas.
b
Todd could put water into the car's gas tank instead of gas.
c
Todd could put less gas in the gas tank each time he fills it up.
d
Todd could use a car powered by electricity instead of gas.