Non-Renewable Energy
Non-Renewable Resource Definition
resources that are finite, or in finite quantities
Renewable resource definition
Resources with an infinite supply
This type of pollution occurs when fossil fuels are burned, releasing substances that degrade air quality.
Air pollution
The first national park
What is Yellowstone?
What are Fossil Fuels?
Coal, Oil, Natural Gas
Fuels we cannot produce naturally or endlessly. Pulled from the ground at a cost.
World leader in wind power
China
This International agreement from 1987 successfully phased out the production of CFCs to protect the ozone layer.
Montreal Protocol
The purpose of this law is to conserve the ecosystems upon which endangered species depend on.
What is the Endangered Species Act of 1937?
What are Proven Reserves? (Definition)
fuels that can be recovered with some level of certainty (coal, oil, natural gas)
A crop that is used to produce biofuel energy
Corn, sweet potatoes, or sugarcane
This type of pollution is caused by untreated sewage, industrial chemicals, and agricultural runoff entering water supplies.
Water Pollution
National parks are an example of conservation or preservation?
What is preservation?
What are potential reserves? (Definition)
reserves that could be used as non-renewable resources, but have yet to be verified as useful yet
Three types of renewable resources
Wind, solar, hydroelectric power, biofuels, or geothermal energy
This international treaty committed participating Nations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Kyoto Protocol
What is conservation?
Name 3 or more countries with varying monopolies on different fossil fuels
US, China, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Canada, and Iran all have large monopolies over varying different kinds of proven reserves of fossil fuels.
What three places use methane to power electric plants
United States, India, and Germany
The "Natural Blanket" effect in which gases like carbon dioxide absorb and reradiate heat in the lower atmosphere.
Greenhouse Effect
Protects natural areas in there untouched state with minimal human impact
What is preservation?