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Question 1

Which statement accurately describes nonrenewable energy sources?

a type of resource located only in the United States

a group of resources made of inorganic matter

a group of resources found both above and below the earth's surface

a resource that cannot be replenished in a short period of time

2 points
Question 3

What fossil fuel is responsible for 40% of the United State’s power generation?

petroleum

natural gas

peat

coal

2 points
Question 4

A graph of energy consumption in the United States versus time slopes upward. This indicates that energy consumption has _____________.


increased


decreased


stayed the same


fluctuated

2 points
Question 5

One-quarter of the world’s coal reserves are found in what country?


Russia


Saudi Arabia


Mexico


United States

2 points

Answer :

1. Which statement accurately describes nonrenewable energy sources?

Option D - a resource that cannot be replenished in a short period of time.

Examples of non renewable energy are fossil fuels like- coal, petroleum, and natural gas.

2. What fossil fuel is responsible for 40% of the United State’s power generation?

Answer is petroleum

3. A graph of energy consumption in the United States versus time slopes upward. This indicates that energy consumption has - increased

4. One-quarter of the world’s coal reserves are found in what country?

Answer is United states of America.

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