4.7C:
Identify and classify Earth’s renewable resources,
including air, plants, water, and animals; and
nonrenewable resources, including coal, oil, and
natural gas; and the importance of conservation.
TAKS 2004—#28 (69%)
1. Which of these best completes this chart?
F
G
H
J
Water
Soil
Coal
Sand
TAKS 2004—#28 (69%)
1. Which of these best completes this chart?
F
G
H
J
Water
Soil
Coal
Sand
TAKS 2009—#21 (71%)
2. Which of the following is best classified as a
nonrenewable resource?
A
Grass
B Aluminum
C
Sunlight
D
Oxygen
TAKS 2009—#21 (71%)
2. Which of the following is best classified as a
nonrenewable resource?
A
Grass
B Aluminum
C
Sunlight
D
Oxygen
TAKS 2006—#12 (68%)
3. Which of these is a renewable resource?
F
G
H
J
Diamonds
Coal
Oil
Wind
TAKS 2006—#12 (68%)
3. Which of these is a renewable resource?
F
G
H
J
Diamonds
Coal
Oil
Wind
4. Petroleum is considered a nonrenewable
resource because—
A
B
C
D
it cannot be replaced easily
it can be replaced easily
it is made into gasoline
it is very thick and black
4. Petroleum is considered a nonrenewable
resource because—
A
B
C
D
it cannot be replaced easily
it can be replaced easily
it is made into gasoline
it is very thick and black
5. Solar energy is—
A
B
C
D
a renewable resource
an inexhaustible resource
a nonrenewable resource
not very abundant on the Earth
5. Solar energy is—
A
B
C
D
a renewable resource
an inexhaustible resource
a nonrenewable resource
not very abundant on the Earth
6. Resources that can be replaced once they are
used are called –
A
B
C
D
nonrenewable resources
renewable resources
kilowatt resources
unusable resources
6. Resources that can be replaced once they are
used are called –
A
B
C
D
nonrenewable resources
renewable resources
kilowatt resources
unusable resources
7. Texas is a source of which of the following
important nonrenewable resources?
A
B
C
D
Oil and natural gas
Solar and wind energy
Forests and timber
Diamonds and emeralds
7. Texas is a source of which of the following
important nonrenewable resources?
A
B
C
D
Oil and natural gas
Solar and wind energy
Forests and timber
Diamonds and emeralds
8. Water is an important natural resource found
all over the Earth. Where is most of the Earth’s
fresh water located?
A
B
C
D
In glaciers
In lakes
In oceans
In houses
8. Water is an important natural resource found
all over the Earth. Where is most of the Earth’s
fresh water located?
A
B
C
D
In glaciers
In lakes
In oceans
In houses
9. Water that evaporates from lakes and rivers
is constantly being replaced by precipitation.
Therefore, the water in lakes and rivers is –
A
B
C
D
a fossil resource
a renewable resource
a nonrenewable resource
an exhaustible resource
9. Water that evaporates from lakes and rivers
is constantly being replaced by precipitation.
Therefore, the water in lakes and rivers is –
A
B
C
D
a fossil resource
a renewable resource
a nonrenewable resource
an exhaustible resource
10. A renewable resource can be replaced in a
relatively short period of time. A
nonrenewable resource takes thousands or
millions of years to be replaced. Which of the
following is a nonrenewable source of energy?
A
B
C
D
Solar power
Petroleum
Wind
Moving water
10. A renewable resource can be replaced in a
relatively short period of time. A
nonrenewable resource takes thousands or
millions of years to be replaced. Which of the
following is a nonrenewable source of energy?
A
B
C
D
Solar power
Petroleum
Wind
Moving water
11. Coal is formed when organic materials are buried
undergrounds and subjected to great pressure. If coal replaces
itself naturally, why is it considered a nonrenewable resource?
A
B
C
D
Coal is very hard to find on the surface of the Earth.
It is very difficult to mine coal from under the ground.
It takes millions of years for new deposits of coal to form.
Coal is burned in order to generate electricity.
11. Coal is formed when organic materials are buried
undergrounds and subjected to great pressure. If coal replaces
itself naturally, why is it considered a nonrenewable resource?
A
B
C
D
Coal is very hard to find on the surface of the Earth.
It is very difficult to mine coal from under the ground.
It takes millions of years for new deposits of coal to form.
Coal is burned in order to generate electricity.
12. Which of the following is a renewable resource?
A
B
C
D
Wood, because trees grow again fairly quickly
Coal, because more can be made in about 100 years
Petroleum, because it can be made into gasoline
Gold, because more can be taken out of the ground
12. Which of the following is a renewable resource?
A
B
C
D
Wood, because trees grow again fairly quickly
Coal, because more can be made in about 100 years
Petroleum, because it can be made into gasoline
Gold, because more can be taken out of the ground
13. What are the various things made by nature and
used by people called?
A
B
C
D
Energy
Metals
Resources
Minerals
13. What are the various things made by nature and
used by people called?
A
B
C
D
Energy
Metals
Resources
Minerals
14. Which of the following resource categories
best describes fossil fuels?
A
B
C
D
Recyclable
Renewable
Nonrenewable
Inexhaustible
14. Which of the following resource categories
best describes fossil fuels?
A
B
C
D
Recyclable
Renewable
Nonrenewable
Inexhaustible
15. Which of the following is a renewable
resource?
A
B
C
D
A chicken
Petroleum
Dr. Pepper®
Diamonds
15. Which of the following is a renewable
resource?
A
B
C
D
A chicken
Petroleum
Dr. Pepper®
Diamonds
16. Which statement about renewable resources is
true?
A
B
C
D
Coal and water are both renewable resources.
Water is a renewable resource, but coal is not.
Minerals and oil are both renewable resources.
Oil is a renewable resource, but minerals are not.
16. Which statement about renewable resources is
true?
A
B
C
D
Coal and water are both renewable resources.
Water is a renewable resource, but coal is not.
Minerals and oil are both renewable resources.
Oil is a renewable resource, but minerals are not.
17. All of the following are considered to be
nonrenewable natural resources EXCEPT—
A
B
C
D
animals
petroleum
natural gas
minerals
17. All of the following are considered to be
nonrenewable natural resources EXCEPT—
A
B
C
D
animals
petroleum
natural gas
minerals
18. The custodian just finished mowing the yard in
front of the school. Which of the following resources
in the school yard is NOT considered renewable?
A
B
C
D
The gasoline used in the mower
The soil in which the grass grows
The grass and other plants in the yard
The water from the sprinkler that keeps the grass
alive
18. The custodian just finished mowing the yard in
front of the school. Which of the following resources
in the school yard is NOT considered renewable?
A
B
C
D
The gasoline used in the mower
The soil in which the grass grows
The grass and other plants in the yard
The water from the sprinkler that keeps the grass
alive
19. Electricity to play your radio can be made using
renewable or nonrenewable resources. Which of the
following resources are renewable?
A
B
C
D
wind and oil
wind and sunlight
natural gas and oil
natural gas and coal
19. Electricity to play your radio can be made using
renewable or nonrenewable resources. Which of the
following resources are renewable?
A
B
C
D
wind and oil
wind and sunlight
natural gas and oil
natural gas and coal
20. A student is making a poster about conserving
nonrenewable resources. Which of the following
resources might she include on her poster?
F
G
H
J
Wind
Sunlight
Plants
Petroleum
20. A student is making a poster about conserving
nonrenewable resources. Which of the following
resources might she include on her poster?
F
G
H
J
Wind
Sunlight
Plants
Petroleum
Start of MS ?’s
21. Students are classifying renewable and nonrenewable
resources. They created a table to organize their data.
Renewable Resources
Nonrenewable Resources
Plants
Coal
Animals
Natural gas
Water
??
Which resource below best completes the table??
F
G
H
J
air
solar
oil
soil
Start of MS ?’s
21. Students are classifying renewable and nonrenewable
resources. They created a table to organize their data.
Renewable Resources
Nonrenewable Resources
Plants
Coal
Animals
Natural gas
Water
??
Which resource below best completes the table??
F
G
H
J
air
solar
oil
soil
22. Many of our daily routines rely on the use of
nonrenewable resources. Because there is only a
limited supply available, conserving these resources is
very important. What is another important reason to
conserve these limited supplies?
A. To learn how to function when the supplies run out
B. To create more nonrenewable resources
C. To harm the environment and cause drastic changes
D. To increase the cost of resources
22. Many of our daily routines rely on the use of
nonrenewable resources. Because there is only a
limited supply available, conserving these resources is
very important. What is another important reason to
conserve these limited supplies?
A. To learn how to function when the supplies run out
B. To create more nonrenewable resources
C. To harm the environment and cause drastic changes
D. To increase the cost of resources
23. All of the following are advantages for using
renewable resources EXCEPT—
A. they can be replenished in a short period of time
B. they can be used repeatedly without decreasing the
supply
C. they reduce the demand of fossil fuels
D. they have a positive impact on our environment and
our lives
23. All of the following are advantages for using renewable
resources EXCEPT—
A. they can be replenished in a short period of time
B. they can be used repeatedly without decreasing the supply
(supply will decrease if we used them repeatedly – still need
to conserve renewable resources)
C. they reduce the demand of fossil fuels
D. they have a positive impact on our environment and our
lives
24. Why are coal, oil, and natural gas considered
nonrenewable resources?
A. There is a limited supply, and they can be replaced in a
short period of time.
B. There is not a limited supply, and they cannot be
replenished in a short period of time.
C. There is a limited supply, and they cannot be replenished in
a short period of time.
D. There is not a limited supply, and they can be replaced in a
short period of time.
24. Why are coal, oil, and natural gas considered
nonrenewable resources?
A. There is a limited supply, and they can be replaced in a
short period of time.
B. There is not a limited supply, and they cannot be
replenished in a short period of time.
C. There is a limited supply, and they cannot be replenished in
a short period of time.
D. There is not a limited supply, and they can be replaced in a
short period of time.
25. Scientists are looking for ways to produce energy
from natural materials, such as plants, without
depleting limited natural resources. Plants are
considered a good alternative because they are—
A. nonrenewable
B. inexhaustible
C. reusable
D. renewable
25. Scientists are looking for ways to produce energy
from natural materials, such as plants, without
depleting limited natural resources. Plants are
considered a good alternative because they are—
A. nonrenewable
B. inexhaustible
C. reusable
D. renewable
26. All the pictures below identify conserving
renewable and nonrenewable resources EXCPT—
You need to turn off the facet when you brush your teeth!
26. All the pictures below identify conserving
renewable and nonrenewable resources EXCPT—
27. Fossil fuels were formed from organic
matter buried more than a hundred thousand
years ago. This matter changed over a long
period of time into coal, oil, and natural gas.
Fossil fuels formed from plants and animals are
–
A. renewable
B. inexhaustible
C. unusable
D. nonrenewable
27. Fossil fuels were formed from organic
matter buried more than a hundred thousand
years ago. This matter changed over a long
period of time into coal, oil, and natural gas.
Fossil fuels formed from plants and animals are
–
A. renewable
B. inexhaustible
C. unusable
D. nonrenewable
28. Which of the following is NOT identified as
a renewable resource?
A. fish population
B. natural vegetation
C. mineral deposits
D. corn crop
28. Which of the following is NOT identified as
a renewable resource?
A. fish population
B. natural vegetation
C. mineral deposits
D. corn crop
29. Which item is an example of a
nonrenewable resource?
A. animal
B. cactus
C. wind
D. oil
29. Which item is an example of a
nonrenewable resource?
A. animal
B. cactus
C. wind
D. oil
30. Which statement best describes a way to
conserve energy?
A. Leave the lights on when you leave a room.
B. Run the faucet while you are brushing your
teeth.
C. Walk or ride a bike to school instead of riding
in a car.
D. Take long showers with hot water.
30. Which statement best describes a way to
conserve energy?
A. Leave the lights on when you leave a room.
B. Run the faucet while you are brushing your
teeth.
C. Walk or ride a bike to school instead of riding
in a car.
D. Take long showers with hot water.
31. Fossil fuels are used to produce about 80% of the
energy we use on Earth. Which statement best
describes how fossil fuels affect the environment?
A. Fossil fuels produce carbon dioxide and pollution.
B. Fossil fuels are used faster than they can be
replaced.
C. Fossil fuels are used to make energy for engines.
D. Fossil fuels produce oxygen which plants turn into
carbon dioxide.
31. Fossil fuels are used to produce about 80% of the
energy we use on Earth. Which statement best
describes how fossil fuels affect the environment?
A. Fossil fuels produce carbon dioxide and pollution.
B. Fossil fuels are used faster than they can be
replaced.
C. Fossil fuels are used to make energy for engines.
D. Fossil fuels produce oxygen which plants turn into
carbon dioxide.
32. Which best explains why air is classified as a
renewable resource?
A. It is formed by the remains of plants and
animals.
B. It is recycled in the water cycle.
C. It is formed over time by heat and pressure.
D. It is recycled in the carbon dioxide-oxygen
cycle.
32. Which best explains why air is classified as a
renewable resource?
A. It is formed by the remains of plants and
animals.
B. It is recycled in the water cycle.
C. It is formed over time by heat and pressure.
D. It is recycled in the carbon dioxide-oxygen
cycle.
33. According to this chart, how much water
can be saved by taking a bath in a full tub of
water rather than taking a 10-minute shower?
Water used
Shower
26 liters/minute
Bathtub
132 liters/fill
Clothes washer
125 liters/load
Dishwasher
57 liters/load
Bathroom faucet
19 liters/minute
33. According to this chart, how much water
can be saved by taking a bath in a full tub of
water rather than taking a 10-minute shower?
Water used
Shower
26 liters/minute
Bathtub
132 liters/fill
Clothes washer
125 liters/load
Dishwasher
57 liters/load
Bathroom faucet
19 liters/minute
10 minute shower:26 x 10= 260 liters
Full bathtub: 132 liters
260-132= 128 liters wasted – WOW!!
34. According to this chart, how much water
would you use if you brushed your teeth for 2
minutes and didn’t turn off the faucet?
Water used
Shower
26 liters/minute
Bathtub
132 liters/fill
Clothes washer
125 liters/load
Dishwasher
57 liters/load
Bathroom faucet
19 liters/minute
34. According to this chart, how much water
would you use if you brushed your teeth for 2
minutes and didn’t turn off the faucet?
Water used
Shower
26 liters/minute
Bathtub
132 liters/fill
Clothes washer
125 liters/load
Dishwasher
57 liters/load
Bathroom faucet
19 liters/minute
19x2=38 liters of water – WOW!!
35. Why is it important to wait until the
dishwasher is completely full until you run it?
Water used
Shower
26 liters/minute
Bathtub
132 liters/fill
Clothes washer
125 liters/load
Dishwasher
57 liters/load
Bathroom faucet
19 liters/minute
35. Why is it important to wait until the
dishwasher is completely full until you run it?
Water used
Shower
26 liters/minute
Bathtub
132 liters/fill
Clothes washer
125 liters/load
Dishwasher
57 liters/load
Bathroom faucet
19 liters/minute
So you can conserve water!
36. Scientists are working very hard to develop
new ways to use clean energy sources which
come from renewable resources. Which of the
following is an example of a renewable
resource?
A. natural gas
B. petroleum
C. water
D. coal
36. Scientists are working very hard to develop
new ways to use clean energy sources which
come from renewable resources. Which of the
following is an example of a renewable
resource?
A. natural gas
B. petroleum
C. water
D. coal
37. All of the following are wise choices of
conserving nonrenewable resources EXCEPT—
A. cutting back what is used
B. reusing materials
C. reprocessing used materials
D. using as many materials as possible
37. All of the following are wise choices of
conserving nonrenewable resources EXCEPT—
A. cutting back what is used
B. reusing materials
C. reprocessing used materials
D. using as many materials as possible
Natural Resources
Renewable
Cow
Oxygen
Nonrenewable
Fruit
??
Petroleum
Coal
Natural gas
38. Which best completes the chart?
A. Oil
B. Timber
C. Fossils
Fossil Fuels
Minerals
Natural Resources
Renewable
Cow
Oxygen
Nonrenewable
Fruit
??
Petroleum
Coal
Natural gas
38. Which best completes the chart?
A. Oil
B. Timber
C. Fossils
Fossil Fuels
Minerals
39. A group of students plan to conduct an activity
to determine which natural resources are renewable
and nonrenewable. Before starting the activity, the
students wrote down which materials they thought
would be renewable, and which they guessed would
be nonrenewable. What information did the
students record before the activity began?
A. an observation
B. a hypothesis
C. an inference
D. a conclusion
39. A group of students plan to conduct an activity
to determine which natural resources are renewable
and nonrenewable. Before starting the activity, the
students wrote down which materials they thought
would be renewable, and which they guessed would
be nonrenewable. What information did the
students record before the activity began?
A. an observation
B. a hypothesis
C. an inference
D. a conclusion
40. Conserving any resource always makes
sense. Which of the following is NOT a good
reason to conserve renewable and
nonrenewable resources?
A. to produce pollutants
B. to reduce waste
C. to care for future generations
D. to preserve the environment
40. Conserving any resource always makes
sense. Which of the following is NOT a good
reason to conserve renewable and
nonrenewable resources?
A. to produce pollutants
B. to reduce waste
C. to care for future generations
D. to preserve the environment
41. The table shows the approximate number of
animals remaining for certain species on the
endangered species list.
Animal
# remaining
Tiger
3200
Mountain gorilla
786
Giant panda
2500
Black rhinoceros
3725
Hawksbill turtle
8000
Blue whale
4000
Bactrian camel
1000
Based on the information in the table, which animal
has the greatest chance of becoming extinct?
41. The table shows the approximate number of
animals remaining for certain species on the
endangered species list.
Animal
# remaining
Tiger
3200
Mountain gorilla
786
Giant panda
2500
Black rhinoceros
3725
Hawksbill turtle
8000
Blue whale
4000
Bactrian camel
986
Based on the information in the table, which animal
has the greatest chance of becoming extinct?