1. Nonrenewable resources are those that
   

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never run out.

take extremely long periods of time to replace.

have limited supplies.

option 2 and 3

1. Coal, oil and natural gas are all considered
   

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renewable resources.

fossils fuels.

alternative resources.

clean fuels.

1. What are some of the possible environmental impacts of using fossil fuels?
   

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Mining can disturb land and destroy habitat.

Burning fossil fuels creates pollutants that contributes to acid rain and global warming.

Nearby waterways can become contaminated in mining processes or spills.

All of the above.

1. Which of the following are examples of non-metallic mineral resources that are extremely important in many industrial processes?
   

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coal, oil and natural gas

gold and silver

fluorite and sulfur

gneiss and marble

1. Alternate energy sources are more enviornmental friendly than fossil fuels because they
   

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have lower or no carbon emissions.

use only renewable energy sources.

are cheaper.

are safer.

1. This source of energy is the most abundant in the world, is free and non-polluting.
   

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solar

wind

geothermal

nuclear

1. In the process of _______ ________, Uranium-235 is split which releases heat energy that can be harnessed to create electricity.
   

1 point

nuclear fusion

nuclear fission

nuclear decay

hydroelectric power

1. Building a dam stores water in a reservoir behind the dam. This stored water can
   

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cause serious flooding anytime it rains.

help prevent flooding since the release of water can be controlled through the dam.

be released through the dam to produce electric power.

option 2 and 3.

1. Water covers nearly 71 percent of the Earth's surface, however only about ____ % of that water is available freshwater.
   

1 point

10

6

4

1

1. A leaking storage tank that directly pollutes a stream is an example of a
   

1 point

non-point source pollution

point source pollution

1. Runoff that carries waste oil from streets is an example of a
   

1 point

non-point source pollution

point source pollution

1. The layer of ozone in the stratosphere is important because it
   

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traps heat in the lower atmosphere

protects Earth from harmful UV radiation

is a main contributor of global warming

is needed for photosynthesis

1. Burning fossil fuels increases the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, specifically carbon dioxide, which leads to
   

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a hole in the ozone.

loss of habitat.

acid rain.

global warming.

1. Over time, intensive irrigation for farming can lead to _________ , which can make soil useless for plant growth.
   

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salinization

acid mine drainage

soil erosion

global warming.

1. What two laws were passed in the 1970's that helped protect our air and water? *
   

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Clean Air Act and the National Ambient Air Quality Standards

Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act

The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and The Safe Drinking Water Act

Superfund and Endangered Species Act