Renewable Resources

Question 1

The natural resources used by society are limited by various factors. Why is coal considered a nonrenewable resource?

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Coal is considered a nonrenewable resource, because it takes millions of years to form.

Question 2

Which of the following is not an effective way to manage forests and trees?

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clearcutting

Question 3

Nonrenewable resources, like fossil fuels, were produced through biological processes.

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T

Question 4

How can reduced precipitation lead to limited water availability?

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It may lead to drought.

Question 5

The leading cause of limited water supplies is _______.

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low precipitation

Question 6

Wild animals are not considered a natural resource.

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F

Question 7

Fossil fuels are an important natural resource used by society. Which of the following best describes fossil fuels?

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They are organic fuels derived from ancient plants and animals.

Question 8

Despite the energy crisis in the 1970s, the United States has

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increased its dependence on foreign oil sources

Renewable Resources Answers