Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources

Grade 4 Science Worksheet - Building Confidence

Circle the answer.

1. 1.

   Which is an effect of using wind turbines?

   • turbines use up the wind for good
   • turbines give off black smoke
   • birds can be hurt by the spinning blades
2. 2.

   Is wood from trees renewable?

   • yes, even if no trees are replanted
   • no, trees can never grow back
   • yes, if new trees are planted to replace them
3. 3.

   Solar panels make no smoke. What is one limit of solar energy?

   • panels make little electricity at night
   • panels give off smoke on cloudy days
   • sunlight will run out in a few years
4. 4.

   Which is an effect of building a dam on a river?

   • the river makes smoke in the air
   • the river water runs out forever
   • fish may not be able to swim upstream
5. 5.

   A school wants to burn less natural gas for heat. Which plan works?

   • seal the gaps around windows and doors
   • turn the heat higher at night
   • open the windows while the heat is on