Resource Conservation Quiz

Which of the following renewable energy sources can be used for electricity, vehicle fuel, and heat? a. wind b.biomass c.geothermal d.water

Which resource can be used for electricity, vehicle fuel, and heat?

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.

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

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

Natural resources in the environment must be allocated responsibly. Which of the following statements about allocation of resources is the most correct? a.Natural resources are allocated according to local availability. b.Natural resources are allocated based on population size. c.natural resources are allocated according to demand and economic strength. d.There is no observable pattern in resource allocation.

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.

The five main sources of renewable energy can be used to fuel vehicles.

What two countries have nearly 50% of global coal reserves? a. United States and Canada b. United States and Russia c. Brazil and Russia d. Brazil and Canada

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.

Both renewable and nonrenewable resources are used within our society. How do the uses of nonrenewable resources compare to the uses of renewable resources? a. Nonrenewable resources have more applications than renewable resources. b. Certain types of renewable energy can be used for as many applications as certain types of nonrenewable resources. c. There are more sources of nonrenewable energy than renewable energy. d. Nonrenewable resources have fewer applications than renewable resources.

Green building involves architecture that consists completely of organic materials

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.

Imports of lumber into the United States were down 50% in 2008.

Which of the following is not a possible consequence of the U.S. being dependent on foreign energy sources? a. increased prices b. security issues c. trade deficit d. increased jobs