Which statements about renewable and nonrenewable resources are true? Check all that apply.

Question

Renewable resources are expensive to produce.
Nonrenewable resources are abundant but will not last forever.
Renewable resources are used faster than they are replenished.
Renewable and nonrenewable resources both produce clean energy.
Nonrenewable resources are easy to produce.
Renewable resources require more maintenance than nonrenewable resources.

Answer 1

The following statements about renewable and nonrenewable resources are true:

1. Nonrenewable resources are abundant but will not last forever. - This is true; nonrenewable resources, such as fossil fuels, are finite and will eventually be depleted.

The other statements can be evaluated as follows:

• Renewable resources are expensive to produce. - This can vary widely depending on the type of renewable resource and technology used; it's not universally true.

• Renewable resources are used faster than they are replenished. - This is typically false; renewable resources are meant to be replenished naturally over time (e.g., solar energy, wind energy).

• Renewable and nonrenewable resources both produce clean energy. - This is misleading; while renewable resources generally produce cleaner energy with lower emissions, many nonrenewable resources (like coal and oil) produce significant pollution.

• Nonrenewable resources are easy to produce. - This can depend on many factors such as technology and location, and generally, they can be both easy and difficult to extract based on circumstances.

• Renewable resources require more maintenance than nonrenewable resources. - This can vary by technology; some renewable energy sources, like wind turbines and solar panels, can require maintenance, but this isn't a universal truth applicable to all.

So, the only clear statement that is true is: Nonrenewable resources are abundant but will not last forever.

Answer 2

please check all that apply it has to be more than 1

Answer 3

Apologies for the oversight. Here's a revised evaluation of the statements that can be marked as true:

1. Nonrenewable resources are abundant but will not last forever. - True, as nonrenewable resources are finite and will deplete over time.

2. Renewable resources require more maintenance than nonrenewable resources. - This can often be true, depending on the technology used (e.g., wind turbines and solar panels generally require regular maintenance).

So, the true statements are:

• Nonrenewable resources are abundant but will not last forever.
• Renewable resources require more maintenance than nonrenewable resources.

If we were to assume that "more maintenance" applies to certain types of renewable over nonrenewable resources in specific contexts, these two could be the best answers based on your question.

Answer 4

Renewable resources are expensive to produce.
Nonrenewable resources are abundant but will not last forever.
Nonrenewable resources are easy to produce.

Which resource is renewable?

Plastic bottles of various sizes.
Dry, brown beans.

A silver bar on top of a gold bar.

Answer 5

Based on the statements provided and the definitions of renewable and nonrenewable resources, let's analyze them:

1. Plastic bottles of various sizes - These are made from petroleum-based plastics, which are nonrenewable resources because they rely on fossil fuels that will eventually deplete.

2. Dry, brown beans - These come from plants and can be regrown through farming. Therefore, they are considered a renewable resource because they can be produced repeatedly over time.

3. A silver bar on top of a gold bar - Both silver and gold are nonrenewable resources as they are mined from the earth and not replenished on a human timescale.

From the examples given, dry, brown beans are the renewable resource.

Answer 6

Which item is made from nonrenewable resources?

Solar panels in a field.

A ring with a blue gem.

Different types of vegetables.

A field of wheat.

Answer 7

Among the items listed, the one that is made from nonrenewable resources is:

A ring with a blue gem.

This is because gemstones (the blue gem) are typically mined from the Earth, and precious metals (commonly used in rings, such as gold or silver) are also mined and classified as nonrenewable resources.

The other options:

• Solar panels in a field: While solar panels are made primarily from silicon (a renewable resource), they also contain some components made from nonrenewable resources (such as metals), but their overall use promotes renewable energy.
• Different types of vegetables: These are renewable resources, as they can be grown and harvested repeatedly.
• A field of wheat: This is also a renewable resource because wheat can be grown annually.

So, the correct answer is a ring with a blue gem.

Answer 8

Which resource is renewable?

A hand in a puddle of oil.

A gasoline pump.

Olive oil in a bowl.

Answer 9

Among the options listed, the renewable resource is:

Olive oil in a bowl.

Olive oil is derived from olives, which are the fruit of olive trees. Olive trees can be cultivated and harvested repeatedly, making olive oil a renewable resource.

In contrast:

• A hand in a puddle of oil: This likely refers to crude oil, which is a nonrenewable resource as it takes millions of years to form and is being depleted rapidly.

• A gasoline pump: Gasoline is a refined product of crude oil, which is also a nonrenewable resource.

Thus, the option that represents a renewable resource is olive oil in a bowl.

Answer 10

1. A student environmental group is creating a campaign for locally sourced energy resources.

What would be best for them to feature in their campaign?

a coal mine located in their county
a farmer with a field of solar panels
a company building a gas pipeline through the town
a rancher drilling for oil in a horse pasture

2. Which scenario describes a nonrenewable resource being used for energy?

A pitcher of tea is heated by the sun.
A steak is cooked over a charcoal fire.
A pot of water is boiled on a gas stove.
A load of laundry is dried on a clothesline.

3. A construction company is building a house. After a truck delivers the materials, workers build a wooden frame, cover the exterior with bricks, and spread gravel for the driveway.

Which resource used in the scenario is nonrenewable?

the wooden frame of the house
the gravel rocks in the driveway
the diesel fuel in the delivery truck
the clay bricks on the outside of the house

4. Which scenario describes a renewable resource being used for energy?

A factory fuels its furnaces with coal.
A turbine creates electricity using a gasoline-powered motor.
A school heats its classrooms with a natural gas furnace.
A power company generates electricity using a river’s current.

5. Which statement describes a disadvantage of nonrenewable resources?

It is hard to collect large quantities of them at a time.
They inconsistent or unreliable as an energy source.
They are expensive to collect and transform into energy.
It is difficult to change the habit of using the resource.

6. How do renewable and nonrenewable resources differ?

Renewable resources are artificial.
Nonrenewable resources are artificial.
Renewable resources replenish within our lifetime.
Nonrenewable resources replenish within our lifetime.

7. A homeowner wants to reduce the environmental damage of the energy source used to heat her home.

Which energy source would be best for her to choose?

coal
gas
oil
wind

8. Which resource is a renewable resource?

coal
gemstones
metal
trees

9. Which energy source would provide affordable, abundant, easy to produce electricity for a factory?

solar panels
wind turbines
gas generators
a hydroelectric plant

10. Which statement describes an advantage of nonrenewable resources?

They produce clean energy.
They replenish quickly.
They are safe for the environment.
They are currently found in abundance.

Answer 11

Here are the answers to each question:

1. What would be best for them to feature in their campaign?

   • A farmer with a field of solar panels.
     This option highlights locally sourced renewable energy.

2. Which scenario describes a nonrenewable resource being used for energy?

   • A pot of water is boiled on a gas stove.
     Natural gas is a nonrenewable resource used for heating.

3. Which resource used in the scenario is nonrenewable?

   • The diesel fuel in the delivery truck.
     Diesel fuel is derived from nonrenewable fossil fuels.

4. Which scenario describes a renewable resource being used for energy?

   • A power company generates electricity using a river’s current.
     This uses the kinetic energy of water, which is renewable.

5. Which statement describes a disadvantage of nonrenewable resources?

   • They are expensive to collect and transform into energy.
     This reflects the higher costs associated with extracting and processing nonrenewable resources.

6. How do renewable and nonrenewable resources differ?

   • Renewable resources replenish within our lifetime.
     This is a key distinction between the two types of resources.

7. Which energy source would be best for her to choose?

   • Wind.
     Wind energy is renewable and has a lower environmental impact compared to the other options listed.

8. Which resource is a renewable resource?

   • Trees.
     Trees can be replanted and regrown, making them renewable.

9. Which energy source would provide affordable, abundant, easy to produce electricity for a factory?

   • Gas generators.
     Natural gas is generally abundant and can be produced relatively easily compared to some renewable sources like solar and wind.

10. Which statement describes an advantage of nonrenewable resources?

    • They are currently found in abundance.
      Nonrenewable resources, such as fossil fuels, can be found in large quantities, making them widely available despite their eventual depletion.

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