Instructions
Read each question carefully. For Part 1, circle the best answer. For Part 2, write your answer on the line provided.
Part 1: Circle the Correct Answer
1.
A resource that will eventually run out and cannot be replaced in our lifetime is called:
Renewable / Non-renewable
2.
Which of these is a RENEWABLE resource?
Sunlight / Coal / Oil
3.
Wind is used to make energy with windmills. Wind is a:
Renewable resource / Non-renewable resource
4.
Fossil fuels like natural gas were formed millions of years ago. This means they are:
Renewable / Non-renewable
5.
Is Water a renewable or non-renewable resource?
Renewable / Non-renewable
6.
Is Coal a renewable or non-renewable resource?
Renewable / Non-renewable
7.
Are Trees a renewable or non-renewable resource?
Renewable / Non-renewable
8.
Is Metal like aluminum a renewable or non-renewable resource?
Renewable / Non-renewable
Part 2: Write Your Answer
1. In your own words, what is a renewable resource?
2. In your own words, what is a non-renewable resource?
3. Name two renewable resources.
4. Name two non-renewable resources.
5. Why is it important to use non-renewable resources carefully?
6. If we cut down a tree, what can we do to make sure wood stays a renewable resource?
7. Think about your lunch. Name one food that comes from a renewable resource.
8. Think about a car. What type of non-renewable resource does it use for fuel?
Answer Key
Part 1 Answers
1. Non-renewable
2. Sunlight
3. Renewable resource
4. Non-renewable
5. Renewable
6. Non-renewable
7. Renewable
8. Non-renewable
Part 2 Answers (Examples)
1. What is a renewable resource?
A resource that can be replaced naturally in a short time. / A resource that won't run out.
2. What is a non-renewable resource?
A resource that takes a very long time to be made and can run out.
3. Name two renewable resources.
(Any two) Sun, wind, water, trees/wood, plants, animals.
4. Name two non-renewable resources.
(Any two) Coal, oil, natural gas, metals, minerals.
5. Why is it important to use non-renewable resources carefully?
Because they can run out and we won't be able to get more.
6. If we cut down a tree, what can we do to make sure wood stays a renewable resource?
Plant a new tree.
7. Think about your lunch. Name one food that comes from a renewable resource.
(Answers will vary) Apple, bread (from wheat), carrots, milk, chicken.
8. Think about a car. What type of non-renewable resource does it use for fuel?
Gasoline or oil.