Earth’s Surface
What process is responsible for breaking down rocks into smaller pieces over time?
Weathering
Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource?
Coal
True or False- Throwing away outdated clothes is good example of using resources wisely
False
Which property of rocks allows them to store natural resources like oil or gas?
Permeability
Coal, oil and gas are our 3 main types of ________________.
Fossil fuels
Which of the following is NOT a cause of erosion?
Fire
Which resource can be used to produce electricity without polluting the environment?
Wind
What is the role of recycling in conserving Earth's natural resources?
It reduces waste and lessens the need for new resources
What is water retention?
Water retention is the ability of soil or rock to hold water.
What type of renewable energy would be best for a city living near a river? (hint think water-power)
Hydropower
What are the 3 agents of weathering, erosion and deposition?
Water, wind and ice.
How do renewable resources benefit the environment?
They reduce pollution and help conserve nonrenewable resources
What is a disadvantage of using fossil fuels for energy?
They contribute to pollution and climate change
Which type of rock is usually more permeable, limestone or clay?
Limestone is usually more permeable than clay.
What type of rocks stores natural resources like fossil fuels?
Sedimentary rocks
Sand dunes form when ______ erodes and then ____ the sand into small hills.
Wind, Deposits
Which resource can be used to produce electricity without polluting the environment? Coal, Wind, Natural gas
Wind
What are two benefits of recycling paper instead of throwing it away?
Conserves trees and saves space in landfills
How does porosity affect the ability of rocks to hold water?
Higher porosity means the rock can hold more water.
List 2 activities that you can do at recess or outside that do not require electrical energy
-playing baseball, soccer, swinging, walking, riding bike
Which " W. E. D" process to rocks can be modeled by a water bottle freezing and exploding in a freezer?
Ice wedging (Weathering)
Which is an advantage of using energy from fossil fuels instead of other energy sources?
They hold and release more energy than renewbale resources
What are 2 disadvantages and 2 advantages to using renewable resource
disadvantage: Expensive, produce less energy than nonrenewable resources
Advantage: Good for environment and will never run out
Why is it important to understand the properties of rocks?
It helps us know where to find and how to use natural resources.
What are 3 advantages of using solar power to produce electricity?
-Reliable energy source, sun will be around for a LONG TIIME
-The sun is a FREE energy source
-They do not pollute the environment