Natural Resources
Name a natural resource.
Solar Energy,Wind,Water,and anything Biological(i.e trees)
Name a non-renewable resource.
Fossil Fuels,Coal,Oil,Natural Gases.
What is an ecosystem?
A community where living things interact with each other and with the non-living environment around them.
What is habitat destruction?
The process by which a natural environment is altered or damaged to the point where it can no longer support the native species that live there.
What is climate change?
Long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns across the globe.
What natural element do we have the least of?
Helium.
What is the scarcest non-renewable resource?
Astatine.
How can we preserve ecosystems?
Preventing deforestation,habitat destruction. And limiting carbon emissions.
How can we prevent habitat destruction?
Stopping deforestation, and helping reduce carbon emission.
How much has the global temperature changed over the last 30 years?
0.75°C or 1.35°F
Name the natural resource we have the MOST of.
Water
What non-renewable resource do we have the MOST of?
Coal.
Name an ecosystem.
Desert,Tropical Rain-forest,Grassland,
What is an example of habitat destruction?
Deforestation in the Amazon rain-forest.
How can we prevent climate change to the best of our ability?
-Transition to Renewable Energy.
-Put a price on carbon.
How can we preserve our natural resources?
Adopting sustainable habits in our daily lives, supporting conservation-focused policies, and shifting toward renewable energy.
How can we preserve our non-renewable resources?
Transitioning to cleaner alternatives, improving daily energy efficiency, and following the 3 Rs (reduce, reuse, and recycle).
Name any aquatic ecosystem.
Oceans
Name 3 causes of habitat destruction.
Agriculture: Forests and prairies are cleared at staggering rates to create crop fields and livestock pastures, making it the leading cause of global deforestation.
Urbanization: The expansion of cities, roads, and suburban housing developments physically replaces and paves over natural ecosystems.
Resource Extraction: Mining, oil drilling, and aggressive logging strip the earth of its natural resources, destroying ecosystems in the process.
Name 3 causes of climate change.
Burning Fossil Fuels: The combustion of coal, oil, and natural gas for electricity, transportation, and industrial manufacturing. This releases massive amounts of carbon dioxide into the air, making it the largest contributor to global warming.
Deforestation: Cutting down and clearing forests reduces the number of trees available to absorb carbon dioxide through photosynthesis, which leaves more heat-trapping gas in the atmosphere.
Agriculture and Livestock: Agricultural practices, particularly livestock farming (like cattle) and the use of synthetic fertilizers, emit highly potent greenhouse gases such as methane and nitrous oxide.
How do YOU preserve our natural resources?
Name something you do to preserve our natural resources. It can be something you do in your house daily.
How does using new sources of power affect a civilians daily life?
Name 2 examples of getting power/electricity without burning fossil fuels/Coal.
What ecosystem is the state of Virginia classified as?
Eastern Temperate Forest
Name 3 national parks that contribute to stopping habitat destruction.
Everglades National Park (Florida, USA)
Yellowstone National Park (Wyoming/Montana/Idaho, USA)
Calakmul Biosphere Reserve (Campeche, Mexico)
How do we limit greenhouse gasses?
Driving less by walking or using mass transit, upgrading to energy-efficient appliances and lighting, and shifting toward plant-based diets