Fossil Fuels
What are fossil fuels mainly made from?
Dead plants and animals that decayed over millions of years
Give one example of a renewable energy source.
Solar, wind, hydro,etc.
Which Earth sphere includes plants, animals, and all living things?
Biosphere
What shiny yellow metal is often used in jewellery?
Gold
What was the first practical we did together this Term?
Modelling fossil fuels. (Playdough in a cup).
Which of these is NOT a fossil fuel: coal, oil, natural gas, or sunlight?
Sunlight
Is uranium (used for nuclear power) renewable or non-renewable?
Non-renewable
The atmosphere is mostly made up of which two gases?
Nitrogen and oxygen
Which common metal is used in soft drink cans?
Aluminium
Who was our first ever SUCCESSFUL Secret Student?
Winnie!
Burning fossil fuels releases which greenhouse gas the most?
Carbon dioxide
Which renewable source uses moving air to generate electricity?
Wind power
Which sphere contains the Earth’s rocks, mountains, and soil?
Lithosphere/Geosphere
What is the process called where valuable minerals are removed from rocks?
Mining / extraction
Our first Student of the Week!
Radifa!!!
Name one environmental impact of mining or burning fossil fuels.
Air pollution, climate change, land disturbance, etc.
What’s one disadvantage of Solar energy?
Weather dependent, expensive to set up.
How do the hydrosphere and atmosphere interact during the water cycle?
Evaporation moves water from oceans to the air, forming clouds,
Name one environmental problem caused by mining.
Habitat loss, pollution, soil erosion, water contamination, etc.)
What is Mr Menezes' favourite drink?
Coffee (Black NO SUGAR >:().
Why are fossil fuels considered non-renewable?
They take millions of years to form and are used faster than they are replaced
Compare hydroelectric power and solar power — which one is more reliable, and why?
Hydroelectric, because rivers flow more consistently than sunlight availability
What process makes clouds form from water vapour?
Condensation
What is mine site rehabilitation, and why is it important?
Restoring land after mining to reduce environmental damage and allow ecosystems to recover
How many emails did I receive from students asking about Assessment Task 3 from THIS class? (closest answer wins).
7