Science
Carlos has made a list of nonrenewable natural resources. Which TWO resources do NOT belong on his list out of oil, sunlight, coal, and wind?
sunlight and wind - these are renewable so they do not belong on their list.
Tell your partner what a renewable resource is.
Tell your partner what a nonrenewable resource is.
An engineer wants to build a dam that produces hydroelectricity. Does the word positive or negative go in the blank?
A ____________ impact is that the dam blocks the natural flow of water and alters the environment for plants and animals.
negative.
Does the human activity "children not turning off the garden hose" have a positive or negative effect on Earth's systems?
negative! that is very wasteful of water. TISK TISK!!!!!
What is an activity that humans do that changes the atmosphere?
Use pages 206-207 if you are stuck. We pollute the air with factories is an example.
Describe how renewable resources differ from nonrenewable resources.
Renewable resources can be replaced as quickly as people use them. Nonrenewable resources are not made fast enough to replace what is used.
Use two of the following four words to complete the sentences.
Atmosphere Biosphere Geosphere Hydrosphere
The air quality in this city is hazardous to humans, plants, and animals. The Earth system that is directly changed by harmful gases in the air is the _______________, but the ___________________ is also changed by hazardous air quality.
The air quality in this city is hazardous to humans, plants, and animals. The Earth system that is directly changed by harmful gases in the air is the ATMOSPHERE, but the BIOSPHERE is also changed by hazardous air quality.
The biosphere is impacted because humans are a part of the biosphere and we have to breathe the nasty stuff in the atmosphere.
Is "using cloth grocery bags instead of paper or plastic bags" an example of recycling, reducing, or reusing?
Reuse
What is Ms. Phelps' favorite holiday?
Easter!
Is geothermal energy a renewable or nonrenewable energy source?
Renewable
Does the human activity "people using solar-powered lights" have a positive or negative effect on Earth's systems?
positive
Is "turning off the lights" and example of recycling, reducing, or reusing?
Reducing
What is an activity that humans do that changes the geosphere?
review pages 206-207.
Which one of the following is a source of renewable energy?
Electric wires Solar panels Sunlight
Sunlight is the example of a renewable resource. The others are dependent on a renewable or nonrenewable resource in order to work. For example, solar panels need the renewable resource of the sun to work. Electric wires need the nonrenewable metal of copper to work.
Does the human activity "factories polluting air" have a positive or negative effect on Earth's systems?
negative
Dana's observations about her school include lights being left on after class and computers are on with no students in the classroom. What would you tell the teachers at Dana's school to better help them conserve energy.
What is an activity that humans do that changes the biosphere?
Share answers and review pages 206-207
An engineer wants to build a dam that produces hydroelectricity. Does the word positive or negative go in the blank.
A _____________ impact of a dam is that it generates electricity without the pollution associated with burning fossil fuels.
positive. No pollution is a good thing :)
Does the human activity "schools buying products made of recycled materials" have a positive or negative effect on Earth's systems?
positive
What is Mr. VanVleck's favorite color?
Mr. VanVleck will tell you.
What is an activity that humans do that changes the hydrosphere?
Share answers. Review pages 206-207.