Natural resources
Name the 2 types of resources ?
Renewable, Non-Renewable
Which is a non-renewable resources.
A. Coal
B. Plastic
C. Rare earth minerals
D. All of the above
Where does Biomass come from?
dead plants and animals.
What does Solar Energy use to capture energy?
Solar Cells or Solar Panels.
What percent of the Earth is salt water?
97%
What is a natural resource?
Any resource that comes from one of the Earth's 4 spheres.
How long does it take non-renewable resource to replenish itself?
Millions of Years
What does Geothermal energy use from deep below the earths surface?
A. Gas
B. Water
C. Carbon
water
Wind energy is which type of resource?
Renewable
What are two positive impacts you can do to help the environment ?
Limiting the amount of water used when showering or washing dishes.
Turning off lights.
Picking up trash
ETC
List 3 natural resources.
Air, water, trees, coal, soil, animals, rain, wind, food, oil, etc.
How is geothermal energy produced?
from heat in the Earth
List 2 renewable resources that can be found in this classroom.
Air, Paper, Compost, any snack or food you might have.
What is a limitation of Wind Energy?
Its limited to the areas were wind blows and it has to be strong enough to rotate the blades.
What does Soil provide for plants?
Nutrients and Moisture
What are 3 ways people depend on using natural resources for?
Food, shelter, energy
Fossil Fuels are formed from the remains of prehistoric ____________ and __________.
Plants and animals.
What is a renewable resource and how quickly can it be replaced?
A renewable resource is a resource that can be renewed and restored in a period of time (that is less then a human life time.)
Why is coal, oil, fossil fuel etc. nonrenewable?
It was formed in the Earth's crust millions of years ago by the decomposition of plants and animals, and it is formed in time that is longer than a lifespan/lifetime.
What do Humans do to Air that harms it?
They release pollutants into the air as they use resources to meet their needs.
Name 3 nonrenewable resources?
coal, natural gas, petroleum, propane, uranium, nuclear energy, metals/minerals
What would be a disadvantage of Nuclear Energy?
It generates dangerous waste products.
Name 3 fossil fuels.
coal, oil, natural gas, nonrenewable wastes, derived gas
Which is a limitation of Biomass energy?
Its very expensive not most efficient way to produce energy (can add pollution to air)
Name 5 sources of energy
coal, uranium, wind, solar, petroleum, hydropower, geothermal, hydrogen, electricity, natural gas, biomass