Nonrenewable Resources Answers

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Which would be most useful for overcoming the disadvantage of using ores?

A
using public transportation
B
recycling aluminum products
C
buying paper instead of plastic
D
minimizing electricity usage
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What is a product made from nonrenewable resources?

A
a shirt made from natural plant fibers
B
a bookshelf made from wood
C
a nail made from the metal iron
D
a paintbrush made from horse hair
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What is an advantage of using wind for producing electricity instead of coal?

A
A lot of energy is produced by wind compared to coal.
B
Obtaining wind does not harm the environment, but obtaining coal does.
C
Using wind is less expensive than using coal.
D
Wind is abundant in certain areas, and coal is not abundant.
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Which statement best compares coal and ores?

A
Both are burned for energy.
B
Both take millions of years to form.
C
Both require oxygen to form.
D
Both are used to make coins.
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Which is one property of coal that makes it ideal for use in a power plant?

A
It burns easily.
B
It makes ash.
C
It is renewable.
D
It contains mercury.
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Which shows the correct order of steps when using natural gas to generate electricity?

E
Energy is converted → gas is burned → boiling water makes steam → steam turns turbines
G
Gas is burned → boiling water makes steam → steam turns turbines → energy is converted
B
Boiling water makes steam → steam turns turbines → energy is converted → gas is burned
S
Steam turns turbines → gas is burned → energy is converted → boiling water makes steam
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Which is the best example of reusing?

A
repairing a stove instead of buying a new one
B
wearing a pair of pants made from cotton
C
buying a toy packaged in paper instead of plastic
D
placing a glass bottle in the recycling bin
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Sugar comes from a plant called sugarcane. During processing, live sugarcane is cut from fields, the sugar is taken from the plants, and then the sugar is heated.

A
Sugar is a not considered a nonrenewable resource because it comes from living plants.
B
Sugar is considered a nonrenewable resource because it comes from living plants.
C
Sugar is not considered a nonrenewable resource because it is heated during processing.
D
Sugar is considered a nonrenewable resource because it is heated during processing.

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