Natural Resources
Fossil Fuels
Alternatives to Fossil Fuels
Air Pollution
Water Pollution
100
True or false? All living things depend on natural resources to survive.
TRUE
100
True or false? Fossil fuels are renewable.
FALSE
100
What is ONE example of an alternative to fossil fuels?
Hydroelectric, wind, nuclear, geothermal, and solar
100
What causes air pollution?
Air pollution is caused by burning of fossil fuels and gases/chemicals.
100
This is a substance that contaminates the environment.
Pollutant
200
What are the 2 types of natural resources?
Renewable and nonrenewable resources
200
Give 3 examples of fossil fuels.
Petroleum, coal, natural gas
200
Why should we start using alternatives to fossil fuels more?
Fossil fuels are more expensive and difficult to obtain. Fossil fuels also damage the Earth.
200
Name ONE effect of air pollution that we covered in class.
Acid precipitation, greenhouse effect, ozone depletion
200
What is ONE cause of water pollution?
Answers vary: dumping waste, oil spills, air pollutants enter water, chemicals, ect..
300
Name ONE nonrenewable resource.
Answers vary: petroleum, coal, natural gas, ect..
300
What is coal used for?
Coal is used in many power plants to make electricity. In the past, coal was used by trains.
300
What is an advantage AND disadvantage of using solar energy?
Advantages: does not release air pollution or carbon dioxide. Disadvantages: requires sunlight to be present, solar panels are costly.
300
Where do air pollutants come from?
Factories, power plants, motor vehicles
300
What are the THREE different types of water pollution?
Groundwater pollution, ocean water pollution, surface water pollution
400
Name ONE renewable resource.
Answers vary: wind, water, sun, ect..
400
The use of fossil fuels leads directly to what kind of pollution?
Usage of fossil fuels leads directly to air pollution.
400
What is an advantage AND disadvantage of using wind energy?
Advantages: does not cause pollution, wind is renewable. Disadvantages: requires wind to be present, costs money to build turbines, turbines can be a threat to wildlife
400
What is acid precipitation?
Acid precipitation occurs when air pollutants react with water in the atmosphere to form strong acids.
400
What is an effect of water pollution?
Answers vary: death of organisms, diseases, destruction of habitats, ect..
500
What are natural resources?
Natural resources are parts of the environment that are useful and/or needed for the survival of living organisms.
500
Why are fossil fuels so expensive?
Fossil fuels are expensive because there is a limited amount, but there is a great demand.
500
What is ONE consequence of using nuclear energy?
Requires uranium, high construction costs, risk of life threatening accidents, disposing of waste
500
What is the greenhouse effect?
Greenhouse effect is the heat-trapping feature of the atmosphere that keeps Earth warm enough to support life.
500
What is an algal bloom?
An algal bloom is a rapid increase or accumulation in the population of algae in a water system.
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