Renewable
What is a renewable resource?
A resource that can be replenished in our lifetime.
What is a nonrenewable resource?
A resource that cannot be replenished in our lifetime.
_________ is an important resource for the computer industry. It is used to make computer chips and solar cells.
Silica
Give an example of a renewable resource.
Wind, water, sunlight, etc.
What is an example of a nonrenewable resource?
Coal, oil, natural gas, etc.
What are the uses of phosphate?
Toothpaste, fertilizer, added to foods, etc.
How is water a renewable resource?
It gets recycled through the water cycle and will never run out.
True or False: Nonrenewable resources will never run out.
False
A new snake has invaded Florida. It generally eats small animals and other snakes. What effect will this have on Native Florida snakes?
The Native Florida snakes will decrease.
Give an example of how you could use a renewable resource in a responsible way.
turn off the water when you are finished washing your hands, recycle paper, don't waste food, etc.
Why is oil a nonrenewable resource?
It takes thousands of years to form.
In the sky, Eagles are predators. They mainly eat fish. Fish eat crustaceans. What would happen if the population of crustaceans decreases?
The fish and eagles population would decrease.
How could a renewable resource turn into a nonrenewable resource?
If we use it faster than it can be replaced, such as cutting down too many trees.
Name 3 nonrenewable resources and what they are used for.
oil - energy, cars
silica/silicon - computers, solar cells
phosphate - fertilizer, toothpaste, foods
limestone - building material
natural gas - energy
In the ocean, sharks are predators. They mainly eat larger fish and seals. Seals eat seabirds. If the population of sharks decreases, how would it impact the other species?
The seals population would increase and the seabirds population would decrease.