Renewable
What is a renewable resource?
A resource that can naturally replenish itself over a short period of time, like sunlight or wind.
What is a producer?
An organism that creates their own food from using sunlight energy from the sun.
How does Miss Russell like her cheese?
Drippy bruh
What is a non-renewable resource?
A resource that cannot be easily replaced because it takes millions of years to form, like coal or oil.
What is Miss Russell's other teaching area?
TAS
Give two examples of renewable resources and explain why they are considered renewable.
Example 1: Solar energy – the sun keeps shining and doesn’t run out.
Example 2: Wind energy – the wind is always blowing somewhere, so it’s renewable.
What are abiotic factors in an ecosystem and provide one example?
The non-living aspects of an ecosystem such as light, pH, temperature.
"Erm, what the ____"
Sigma
Give two examples of non-renewable resources and explain why they are considered non-renewable.
Example 1: Coal – it takes millions of years to form from dead plants.
Example 2: Oil – it forms from ancient sea organisms over millions of years.
What soccer club does Miss Russell play for?
Terrigal United Football Club
How does using renewable resources benefit the environment compared to non-renewable resources?
Renewable resources produce less pollution and help reduce greenhouse gases, which slows down climate change.
What are the levels of a food chain called?
Trophic levels
Finish the lyrics:
"From the screen to the..."
From the screen, to the ring, to the pen, to the king, where's my crown that's my bling.
What are the environmental problems caused by using non-renewable resources?
Burning fossil fuels releases greenhouse gases, causing climate change, and mining for these resources damages ecosystems.
What year was Miss Russell born?
2001
What might happen if we don’t use more renewable resources in the future?
Non-renewable resources could run out, causing energy shortages, environmental damage, and higher costs for energy.
What are the 3 types of adaptations?
Who is the best Tik Tok rapper?
The Rizzler
Why is it difficult to switch completely from non-renewable to renewable resources?
It’s challenging because non-renewable resources are currently cheaper and more widely used, while renewable energy systems require significant investment, infrastructure changes, and new technologies.
What is another sport Miss Russell has played competitively?
Oz Tag, Rugby Union, Basketball, Netball, Gymnastics
What is one example of how renewable resources help reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
Using solar panels instead of burning coal reduces the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere.
What is the word equation for photosynthesis?
carbon dioxide + water = glucose + oxygen
sunlight
What is the lunch kit featuring prime, feastables and fiesta nachos called?
Lunchly
Why do we need to reduce our reliance on non-renewable resources, and what challenges might come with this?
We need to reduce reliance because they will run out and harm the environment. Challenges include developing renewable energy technologies and making them affordable and widely available.
How many countries has Miss Russell been to?
20