Nonrenewable Resources

Question 1

What is an ore?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a rock that contains enough of a metal to be worthwhile to extract

Question 2

Fossil fuels store energy that is released when they are burned. What is the origin of the energy contained in fossil fuels?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the Sun

Question 3

Which statements about nonrenewable resources are correct? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Even though fossil fuels can still form in nature, fossil fuels are considered nonrenewable resources.; Nonrenewable resources are in limited supply.; Once nonrenewable resources run out, they cannot be replaced.

Question 4

Which actions are ways of conserving resources? Check all that apply.purchasing items packaged in plasticturning off the lights when leaving a roomrecycling empty soda canswearing clothing made from manufactured fibersrepairing broken items instead of replacing them

Revolt · Accepted Answer

turning off the lights when leaving a room; recycling empty soda cans; repairing broken items instead of replacing them

Question 5

What is an advantage of using fossil fuels to generate electricity?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Fossil fuels are abundant in many places.

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