Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources
Grade 4 - Science - Building Confidence
NameDate
Is coal renewable or nonrenewable?
- a weather hazard
- renewable
- nonrenewable
- a fossil
What natural source does sunlight come from?
- ancient organisms buried underground
- moving air
- underground fossil fuel deposits
- the Sun
Which use fits the resource oil?
- turning wind turbines
- making fuel for vehicles
- powering solar panels
- heating buildings
Which effect should people consider when using wind?
- wind turbines produce electricity when wind is available
- hydropower can make electricity but changes river habitats
- burning oil fuels vehicles but adds pollution
- burning natural gas releases gases into the air
Which choice could reduce environmental impact related to coal?
- save electricity and use renewable sources when possible
- use sunlight instead of some coal-generated electricity
- insulate buildings to use less heating fuel
- use wind energy where steady winds blow
Is flowing water renewable or nonrenewable?
- a fossil
- nonrenewable
- renewable
- a weather hazard
What natural source does flowing water come from?
- ancient plant material underground
- ancient organisms buried underground
- moving water in rivers
- underground fossil fuel deposits
Which use fits the resource coal?
- powering solar panels
- burning it to produce electricity
- turning wind turbines
- heating buildings
Which effect should people consider when using sunlight?
- burning oil fuels vehicles but adds pollution
- hydropower can make electricity but changes river habitats
- burning natural gas releases gases into the air
- solar panels make electricity without burning fuel
Which choice could reduce environmental impact related to sunlight?
- design dams with fish passages and careful water flow
- save electricity and use renewable sources when possible
- insulate buildings to use less heating fuel
- use sunlight instead of some coal-generated electricity