Glencoe Science Level Green

Chapter 19: Conserving Resources

Standardized Test Practice

1
Which of these is a renewable resource?
A)coal
B)cotton
C)copper
D)petroleum
2
Which of these is a nonrenewable resource?
A)water
B)sunlight
C)metals
D)trees
3
In which section is the magnet found?

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A)C
B)A
C)B
D)D
4
What does the arrow pointing toward the letter D represent?

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A)fossil fuels
B)electricity
C)boiling water
D)petroleum
5
Which of these is not an alternative to fossil fuels?
A)geothermal energy
B)hydroelectric power
C)nuclear energy
D)diesel fuel
6
Which of the following is necessary for the production of geothermal power?
A)exposure to sunlight
B)access to a river
C)access to a natural geyser
D)wind
7
Photovolataic cells work only
A)when exposed to wind.
B)in sunlight.
C)in fast currents of water.
D)in turbine generators.
8
Which of these causes indoor air pollution?
A)carbon dioxide
B)CFCs
C)radon gas
D)ozone
9
Composting is the recycling of
A)paper scraps.
B)plant materials.
C)leftover fertilizers.
D)plastics.
10
Which of these cannot be recycled?

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A)glass
B)metals
C)radioactive wastes
D)plastics
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