Vocabulary
What is a non-renewable resource?
A resource that cannot be replenished within a human timescale.
-coal -gas -oil -petroleum -natural gas -uranium
Name a pro and a con of wind energy?
Pro: renewable, low environmental impact, sustainable
Cons: Intermittent, requires large areas, can impact wildlife, depends on wind
What is deforestation?
The large-scale removal of forests, which can be done through various methods: clearcutting, selective cutting, shelterwood cutting.
To be careful with resources means to use them...
sustainably
What is a renewable resource?
Resources that can be naturally replenished over time, such as trees, animals, crops (fruits, vegetables, grains).
Solar energy is energy from the sun and is usually captured through __________.
Solar panels.
What is the term for removing non-renewable or mineral-based resources from the Earth, typically through methods such as mining or drilling?
Extraction
__________ ensures producers in developing countries receive fair wagees and work under good conditions.
Fair Trade.
Resources that are continuously replenished, such as wind, water, and solar energy are called _________?
Flow Resources. They are natural resources that are renewable but cannot be stored - they continuously move through natural cycles.
Solar Energy - the sun provides energy daily but cannot be stored indefinitely
Wind Energy - wind flows naturally but must be captured in real time.
Water / Hydro Energy - flowing water generates power but must be harnessed as it moves.
Which type of energy is produced by the splitting of atoms, fueled by uranium.
Nuclear Energy
What is the term for the process of collecting renewable resources, particularly those that can be replenished naturally, like timber, fish, or crops?
Harvesting
Refusing to purchase products or services from companies that engage in unethical or unsustainable practices is called...
Boycotting
Which type of resource is sustainable if managed properly but can be affected by overuse?
Renewable Resources - they still require time to replenish.
Hydro energy is energy is generated from...
Moving Water, usually through dams or turbines in rivers and oceans.
What are the challenges we face when we extract resources from the Earth?
Pollution, habitat destruction, expensive, not always sustainable
What is an ecological footprint?
A measure of human impact on the environment, based on resource use and waste production.
Give an example of how we use nonrenewable resources.
Electricity Generation - Coal and natural gas
Transportation - gasoline for automobiles
Heating and Cooking - natural gas
Nuclear Power - Uranium fuels nuclear reactors
What is Ontario's main energy source?
Nuclear Power accounts for about 50-60% of Ontario's energy.
There are three nuclear power plants (Bruce, Darlington, Pickering).
Nuclear is a stable energy source that runs 24/7.
What do these all have in common? 1. plastic products 2. Cardboard boxes 3. newspapers
They can all be recycled.