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Where do most forms of energy come from?
The Sun
Name one example of a fossil fuel
Coal or Oil or Natural Gas
Where does geothermal energy come from?
The earth
Where does solar power come from?
The sun
What is pollution?
A harmful addition to the natural environment
What is a renewable resource?
A resource that can easily be replaced, either immediately or after a short amount of time.
What is a non renewable resource?
A resource that cannot be replaced
What is a completely renewable resource?
A resource that is replaced instantly/infinitely
What is a natural resource?
A material people take from Earth.
What two things are fossil fuels used for?
Fuels and plastics
In what state of matter is coal?
Solid
What is the textile the originates from sheep?
Wool
What is the textile that originates from rabbits?
Angora
What is the textile that originates from goat hair?
Cashmere
From what animal does silk come from?
The silkworm
What does it mean to conserve resources?
Conservation is using natural resources wisely and ensuring we don't waste the resources that we have.
What are raw materials?
Raw materials are the building blocks of products.
What is a synthetic material?
A material that is artificially made
How does a hybrid car cause less pollution than a normal gas car?
A hybrid car runs on a combination of electricity and gas. It uses much less gas than a fully gas car.
What is plastic made of?
Petroleum
What is a possible pollution problems of using fossil fuels?
Strip mining that peels away topsoil
Burning which releases pollution
Released gases in the air can cause acid rain
Smog in cities can hurt lungs
What is one of the possible pollution problems of using hydroelectricity?
Possible pollution problems of hydroelectric power include:
dams that are built changing the flow of rivers
habitats flooding
interference with natural cycles.
What is one of the possible pollution problems of using nuclear power?
Possible pollution problems of using nuclear power include:
radioactive waste being produced
hot water being released into rivers which can kill wildlife and destroy habitats.
What is the difference between monetary cost and Nonmonetary cost?
Monetary cost = financial - having to do with money and how much it costs
Nonmonetary cost = environmental - having to do with the environment and damages that can be caused.
What are the two main types of nonrenewable resources?
Fossil Fuels and nuclear energy