Climate
the weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period
Renewable means..
Something that is capable of being reused.
Non-renewable means...
Something that can't be reused and have a limited amount.
How is climate change affecting animals?
Rising temperatures lower many species survival rates due to changes that lead to less food, less successful reproduction, and interfering with the environment for native wildlife.
How can renewable energy help climate change?
emit little to no greenhouse gases or pollutants into the air.
What are 4 non renewable resources?
coal, natural gas, oil, and nuclear energy.
What are the main threats of climate change?
More frequent and intense drought, storms, heat waves, rising sea levels, melting glaciers and warming oceans
Can clean energy replace fossil fuels?
Yes, but a full transition from fossil fuels to renewable, clean energy will not happen overnight, but the need is growing more urgent.
Why is oil non-renewable and not renewable?
because when formed prehistoric plants and animals died and were gradually buried by layers of rock.
How is climate change affecting people?
affecting the food we eat, the water we drink, the air we breathe, and the weather we experience.
How does wind energy work
Wind turns the propeller-like blades of a turbine around a rotor, which spins a generator, which creates electricity
How can we save non-renewable sources of energy?
Driving electric and hybrid vehicles, installing solar panels on and properly insulating your business and home, and using energy-efficient appliances
How is climate change affecting oceans?
Ice-melting, sea-level rise, marine heatwaves, and ocean acidification.
Solar energy from the sun, geothermal energy from heat inside the earth,wind energy Biomass from plants, hydropower from flowing water.
What are the 5 main non-renewable resources?
Petroleum, Hydrocarbon gas liquids, Natural gas, Coal, Nuclear gas