Indiana Science Grade 7

Chapter 8: 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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