Renewable/Non-renewable
Which is a renewable resource?
a) Coal
b) Wind
c) Petroleum
b) Wind
Because as long as we have a Sun, we will have wind.
Advantages of nonrenewable resources
able to be stored for use at a later time
cost effective
2 types of energy resources
renewable and nonrenewable
Is solar renewable or nonrenewable
renewable
What is precipitation?
any form of waters that falls form clouds and reaches earth surface
Which is a non-renewable resource?
a) Sunlight
b) Water
c) Coal
c) Coal
Because we don't have an unlimited supply, and we can't replinesh it as fast as we use it.
Disadvantages of nonrenewable resources
lead to pollution
used up if not conserved
reduce the amounnt of energy resources used
Is coal renewable or nonrenewable?
non
Name the 7 continents
North America SOuth American Europe Asia Australia Africa Anarctica
Which describes the natural resources we use regularly?
a) Renewable
b) Non-renewable
c) Infinite
b) Non-renewable
Russia produces how much of oil of world production?
17.40%
Conserving energy leads to what
lower pollution, less impact on ecosytems, and saving money on energy bills
Is natrual gas renewable or nonrenewable?
non
What is Climate?
overall weather in an area over a long period of time
What is an energy resource?
Substance that can be used as sources of enegry
What is an advantage of using fossil fuels?
a) they're inexhaustible
b) they're inexpensive
c) they're replenished quickly
b) they're inexpensive
Because they don't replenish quickly, and they're NOT inexhaustible
What is a renewable resource
can be replaced in a short amount of time
Is solar energy renewable or nonrenewable?
renewable
What is a continent?
one of the 7 large landmasses on earth
Fossil fuels are classified as which type of resource?
a) Renewable
b) Non-renewable
c) Infinite
b) Non-renewable
Because we use them faster than we can replenish them.
Which fossil fuels produces MOST of the electricity in the US?
a) Coal
b) Natural gas
c) Oil
b) Natural gas
Is wind renewable or nonrenewable?
Is hydropower renewable or nonrenewable?
renewable
What is an earthquake?
sudeen movements of earths crust followed by series of shocks