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Standard 6.0 Environmental Science

Topic A. Natural Resources and Human Needs

Indicator 1. Recognize and explain how renewable and nonrenewable natural resources are used by humans in Maryland to meet basic needs.

Objective a. Identify and compare Maryland's renewable resources and nonrenewable resources.

Selected Response Item

How do coal and the sun compare as sources of energy?

  1. Coal is renewable, and the sun is renewable.
  2. Coal is renewable, and the sun is nonrenewable.
  3. Coal is nonrenewable, and the sun is renewable.
  4. Coal is nonrenewable, and the sun is nonrenewable.
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Correct Answer:
C

Selected Response Item

Coal and trees are resources found in Maryland.

Both resources are used for

  1. making paper
  2. making pencils
  3. building houses
  4. producing heat
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Correct Answer:
D