SC.4.E.6.3 Flashcards
Recognize that humans need resources found on Earth and that these are either renewable or nonrenewable.
1
Q
Resources that come from nature are called ___ resources.
A
natural
2
Q
A resource that can be replaced in a short time is called ___.
A
renewable
3
Q
A resource that takes a long time to form and cannot be quickly replaced is called ___.
A
nonrenewable
4
Q
___ power is a renewable resource that uses sunlight to make electricity.
A
Solar
5
Q
Oil, coal, and natural gas are examples of ___ resources.
A
nonrenewable
6
Q
Trees and fresh water are examples of ___ resources.
A
renewable
7
Q
Humans need Earth’s resources for food, ___, and shelter.
A
energy
8
Q
A ___ resource can run out if it is used faster than it can be replaced.
A
nonrenewable
9
Q
___ energy comes from the movement of air and is a renewable resource.
A
Wind
10
Q
___ is a black rock burned for fuel and is a nonrenewable resource.
A
Coal
