Non-Sustainable Resources Basics
Q: What does “non-sustainable” mean?
A: It means the resource cannot last forever.
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Q: What is a resource?
A: Something we use from nature.
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Q: What is pollution?
A: Dirtying or contaminating the environment.
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Q: What happens when extra gases trap heat in the atmosphere?
A: The Earth becomes hotter.
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Q: What does “reduce” mean?
A: To use less.
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Q: What is one renewable energy source mentioned?
A: Solar energy.
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Q: Which country first used coal more than 3,000 years ago?
A: China.
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Q: What does “recycle” mean?
A: To use again after treatment.
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Q: Why are coal, oil, and natural gas considered non-sustainable?
A: Because we use them faster than nature can replace them.
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Q: What is one example of a renewable resource mentioned in the lesson?
A: Solar, wind, or water energy.
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Q: What creates dirty smoke that pollutes the air?
A: Burning coal and oil.
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Q: What is one effect of Earth becoming hotter?
A: Icebergs melt or sea levels rise.
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Q: Give one example of reducing resource use from the lesson.
A: Turning off lights when not needed.
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Q: How does a solar panel help the environment?
A: It gives clean energy without burning fuel.
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Q: According to the trivia, how much CO₂ is produced by one liter of gasoline?
A: More than 2 kilograms.
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Q: What does “renewable” mean in the context of resources?
A: It can grow back or be replaced.
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Q: What everyday example from the lesson explains non-sustainable resources?
A: A jar of cookies that runs out if eaten too quickly.
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Q: Why is the term “renewable” used for some resources?
A: Because they can grow back or be replaced.
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Q: What harmful gas is released when gasoline is burned, as mentioned in the trivia?
A: Carbon dioxide.
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Q: Why does burning fuel contribute to climate change?
A: It releases gases that trap heat.
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Q: How does reusing a water bottle help save resources?
A: It reduces waste and lowers demand for new materials.
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Q: What does the lesson say about charging a tablet with sunlight?
A: It’s a cool way to get energy from a renewable source.
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Q: Which country gets almost 100% of its electricity from renewable energy?
A: Iceland.
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Q: What does “pollution” cause when it comes from burning fuels?
A: Dirty air and health problems.
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Q: Why won’t non-sustainable resources come back during our lifetime once they are gone?
A: Because they take millions of years for nature to create.
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Q: Explain how geothermal energy relates to renewable resources using the lesson example.
A: Iceland uses geothermal energy, which is renewable heat from inside the Earth.
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Q: Explain why pollution from non-sustainable resources impacts human health.
A: Polluted air makes breathing difficult and causes health risks.
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Q: Explain how climate change could affect energy access in the future.
A: If resources run out and climate worsens, there may not be enough energy for machines and homes.
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Q: Explain how recycling metal or glass helps reduce the use of non-sustainable resources.
A: Recycling reuses materials so we don’t need to extract new ones.
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Q: Why are renewable energy sources considered “endless”?
A: Because they replenish naturally or do not run out.
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Q: How do Iceland’s geothermal hot springs relate to sustainability?
A: They provide renewable geothermal power with low pollution.
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Q: Explain the difference between “non-sustainable” and “renewable” using the vocabulary.
A: Non-sustainable resources run out; renewable resources can be replaced.
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