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