Renewable Resources
Geothermal energy relates to the Earth's _____.
Heat
Coal, oil and natural gas are referred to as...
Fossil Fuels
An energy resource that cannot be replaced at the same rate it is being used -- it takes millions of years to form.
Nonrenewable Resource
Give a definition and example of reduce.
To use less of something.
- Turning lights off after leaving the room.
One pro of renewable resources is that they...
Never run out, good for the environment.
Never runs out
About how long do nonrenewable resources take to form?
Millions of years
A natural resource that can be replaced or never runs out.
Renewable Resource
Give a definition and example of reuse.
To use something over again.
- Reusable water bottle
One pro to nonrenewable energy is...
They are affordable, high energy output, reliable, flexible
Is sunlight renewable or nonrenewable?
Renewable
The process from which we get oil and natural gas:
Drilling
Electricity produced by moving water.
Hydroelectric Energy
Give a definition and example of recycle.
To turn something into a new product.
- Taking aluminum cans to a recycling center
One con of solar panels is they...
Don't work at night or in heavy snow, are expensive to install
The largest and most popular hydroelectric energy source in the U.S. is called the ________ ____.
Hoover Dam
Nonrenewable resources release greenhouse gases which lead to:
Global warming OR climate change
Any material made by plants and animals that we can convert into energy.
Biomass
Reduce, Reuse or Recycle:
Donating old clothes to a thrift store.
Reuse
True or False: Mining for coal and drilling for oil are environmentally friendly.
False
Where are wind turbines often seen?
Fields
In order to conserve gasoline, I could...
Carpool, walk, bike
The careful use of natural resources so that they can last as long as possible.
Conservation
Reduce, Reuse or Recycle:
Choosing digital receipts instead of paper ones
Reduce
What is a con of mining for coal?
Damages landscapes, animals lose their habitats.