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Renewable or Nonrenewable?
Fossil Fuels
Nonrenewable
A material that God made for our use is called a _________.
Natural Resource
Renewable or Nonrenewable?
This resource can be replaced naturally in a short amount of time
Renewable
What is a large area of land where garbage is buried called?
landfill
Electricity that is produced by moving water is called ___________?
hydroelectric
Most fresh water that people use comes from___________.
groundwater
Renewable or Nonrenewable?
This resource cannot be easily replaced?
Nonrenewable
What type of energy produces power by a flow of air?
wind energy
Renewable or Nonrenewable?
Trees and soil
Renewable
When plant or animals are buried quickly under great pressure it is called ___________.
fossil fuels
Power that is produced by energy from the sun is called___________.
Solar Energy
Cutting down tree for use is called __________.
harvesting
Reuse, Reduce or Recycle?
decrease the use of resources
reduce
True or False?
Three renewable energy sources are water, wind, and fossil fuels.
False
True or False?
Some renewable resources can run out if they are used faster than they are replaced.
True
To lessen the effect of harvesting trees, an area may be used for a different purpose or may be _________ with new trees.
replanted
Explain at least one way that we can help our environment at home by "recycling" waste"?
EXAMPLE: Place plastic that we use in recycling containers
Reuse, Reduce or Recycle?
use a resource over and over
reuse
Water is one of our most important natural resources because it is a _______ ________ of most land animals and plants.
basic need
Reuse, Reduce or Recycle?
process a new item from something old
recycle
Why should we be good stewards of the earth?
The earth and all its resources were created by God. We can honor God by taking care of these resources.
How can fossil fuels be harmful?
They can cause pollution. Sometimes trucks, trains, and ships carrying these fossil fuels can leak or spill
Explain at least one way that we can help our environment at home by "reusing" waste"?
EXAMPLES:
Newspapers can be used in the garden to reduce weeds.
An empty soup can could be used to hold pencils.
What are two ways farmers can help maintain the soil?
by controlling erosion
by replacing nutrients
Explain at least one way that we can help our environment at home by "reducing" waste"?
EXAMPLES: Turn off water while brushing teeth. Turn off lights when not needed....