Natural Resources
What is a renewable resource?
A resource that can be replaced by nature
What does nonrenewable mean?
They cannot be replaced quickly.
One advantage of renewable resources is that they usually _____.
can be used again and again
Why are fossil fuels useful?
They provide energy for electricity, cars, and machines.
A disadvantage of non-renewable resources is that they _____.
will eventually run out
Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource: oil, sand, or wind?
Wind
Is causing pollution an advantage or disadvantage?
Disadvantage
What is natural resources?
Resources drawn from nature,
Name one fossil fuel.
coal, oil, or natural gas
What is one disadvantage of fossil fuels?
hey cause pollution.
What is Hydropower?
Energy made from moving water.
What is Solar Power, and how is it created?
Energy from the sun, created by solar panels.
What happens when fossil fuels are burned?
They create greenhouse gasses which lead to the depletion of the Ozone layer.
Why are fossil fuels important for transportation?
They power cars, trucks, airplanes, and ships
What is one advantage of fossil fuels?
They give us energy.
One disadvantage of renewable resources is that they _____.
depend on weather, like sun or wind
What areas do oil spills harm the most- land, ocean, or atmosphere?
Oceans.
The highest producers of energy are?
Fossil Fuels.
Why do factories use fossil fuels?
To power machines and produce goods.
Is creating energy an advantage or disadvantage, and why or why not?
Advantage
Are fossil fuels renewable? Why?
No, fossil fuels (coal, oil, and natural gas) are non-renewable resources, not renewable ones.
The process of taking materials ready to be thrown away and changing them into reusable materials
Recycle
Why are fossil fuels important for factories?
They power machines.
How do humans affect land, air and water resources?
Humans affect land through transportation, building, and recreation, air through pollution and emissions, and water through pollution.
Natural energy sources, such as coal, oil, and natural gas are considered ....?
Fossil Fuels