Renewable or Not?
What type of resource is wind energy?
Renewable
Name the three main fossil fuels
Coal, oil, and natural gas
Which environmental issue involves burning fossil fuels and greenhouse gases?
Climate Change
What is land used for growing crops and raising animals called?
Agriculture
What was the main energy source before 1760?
wood and animal power
Name two renewable resources.
Name two of the following: solar, biomass, water, wind, etc.
How are fossil fuels formed?
from the remains of ancient plants and animals over millions of years
What is deforestation?
the removal of forests for farming, logging, or development
What does conservation mean?
protecting natural resources and using them wisely
What energy source dominated during the Industrial Revolution?
Coal
Name two nonrenewable resources.
Name two of the following: oil, coal, natural gas, uranium, etc.
What element is used in nuclear power plants?
Uranium
Name one cause and one effect of air pollution.
Cars/factories and smog/respiratory disease
How can students help conserve energy?
turning off lights, recycling, using less water, etc.
What energy sources are common today?
mix of fossil fuels and renewable energy
What does it mean if a resource is renewable?
can be replaced naturally in a short time (our lifetime)
What happens during nuclear fission?
uranium atoms split and release heat energy
What is ocean acidification and what causes it?
When oceans absorb CO₂ and become more acidic
Why is soil management important?
it helps grow food, prevent erosion, and support life
What is one trend for future energy use?
Using more renewable energy
Why are nonrenewable resources a concern for the future?
they take millions of years to form and cannot be replaced once used
Name one drawback of nuclear power
Name one: Radioactive waste, risk of accidents, or expensive to build
Name three major environmental problems today.
air pollution, water contamination, and climate change (or others listed)
What are some effects of mining?
habitat destruction, pollution, and deforestation
Name two ways to ensure future energy supply.
developing new technologies and improving efficiency (or conservation, smart grids, etc.)