Resource Conservation

Question 1

Which statement best describes the availability of nonrenewable energy resources?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Their exact amounts are not currently known.

Question 2

Which of the following is true about glass recycling?a.Recycling glass reduces the rate of deforestation.b.Recycling glass eliminates greenhouse gas emissions.c.Recycling glass is an energy-saving practice.d.Recycling glass has an incredibly short turn around time.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C

Question 3

Which of the following statements about using geothermal energy is not true?a.Geothermal energy can be used to fuel vehicles.b.Geothermal energy can be used as a source of electricity.c.Geothermal energy can be used as a source of heat.d.Geothermal energy is a renewable resource.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A

Question 4

Recycling paper reduces water use.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

T

Question 5

Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource?a.hydropowerb.biomassc.geothermal powerd.coal

Revolt · Accepted Answer

D

Question 6

How does importing coal contribute to pollution?a.If the U.S. did not import coal, it would have to use alternative fuel methods.b.Fuel is used to transport the coal, which contributes to pollution.c.Shipping coal overseas causes water pollution from coal spills.d.All of the above

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B

Question 7

What two countries have nearly 50% of global coal reserves?a.United States and Canadab.United States and Russiac.Brazil and Russiad.Brazil and Canada

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B

Question 8

How does the recycling of paper differ from the recycling of other products?a.Recycling paper has no measurable effect on the environment.b.Recycled paper products are more common than other recycled products.c.Other types of recyclable products, such as plastic, are always reused in recyclable products, while paper is not.d.Recycling paper reduces both air and water pollution.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

D

Question 9

Which statement best describes geothermal energy?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Geothermal energy can be used as a source of electricity.

Question 10

Natural resources in the environment must be allocated responsibly. Why is the location of resources a concern? a. Some areas have more access to resources than others. b. Human populations are sometimes concentrated in areas that are lacking resources. c. Areas with fewer resources may need to buy resources from other areas. d. All of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Revolt · Accepted Answer

D

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