Question detail
Which contrast between finite and renewable resources is correct?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
National and global energy resources
Question
- A. Renewable resources are replenished naturally; finite fuels are used faster than they are replaced.
- B. Renewable resources always have no environmental impact, while finite fuels always have none.
- C. Finite resources are replaced daily by weather, tides and the water cycle.
- D. Bio-fuels, coal and oil are all finite because they are burned.
Answer
Renewable resources are replenished naturally; finite fuels are used faster than they are replaced.
Explanation
Renewable resources are replenished naturally, while finite fuels are used faster than they are replaced. Bio-fuel can be regrown, wind comes from atmospheric movement, hydroelectricity is linked to the water cycle, geothermal energy comes from Earth?s internal energy, and tidal, solar and wave resources are driven by natural processes. This explanation supports the learning objective because it identifies the named resources and contrasts them with fossil fuels and nuclear fuel, which depend on limited stores.
Common mistake
Confusing Bio-fuels with Fossil Fuels
Students often confuse bio-fuels with fossil fuels, thinking they are the same type of energy resource.
Remember that bio-fuels are derived from biological materials and are renewable, while fossil fuels are non-renewable resources formed from ancient organic matter.
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