What non-renewable energy begins with O
Oil
What does finite mean?
There is a limit
What renewable energy comes from the sun?
Solar
True or false? Methane is released through cow farts
True
Why are sea levels rising?
The ice caps are melting
What non-renewable energy begins with C
Coal
What is the opposite of finite
Infinite
What renewable energy comes from this?
Wind energy
What is one benefit of non-renewable energy
It is reliable
What do we call it when once fertile land is turned to desert?
Desertification
What non-renewable energy begins with G
Gas
What is another word for non-renewable energy? F______ F________
Fossil Fuels
What renewable energy comes from the heat of the Earth?
Geo-thermal energy
What is one disadvantage of renewable energy?
It can be unreliable
What is it called when animals no longer exist
Extinction
What non-renewable energy begins with P
Peat
What do humans use fossil fuels for?
- Heat homes
- Factories
- Fuel for vehicles
What are the two renewable energies that are generated from water?
Hydro-electric and tidal energy
What is deforestation?
The removal of trees from an area
Name two examples of extreme weather events
Storms, Floods, Wildfires
What is another word for non-renewable energy
Finite energy
What gases are released by fossil fuels?
Greenhouse gases
What is one benefit of renewable energy?
It is good for the environment
Why are trees important for climate change?
They take in CO2 and release oxygen
Explain the greenhouse effect
- Heat from the sun is created during the day
- This heat is released at night
- CO2 and other greenhouse gases trap the heat
- This causes global warming