Nonrenewable Energy
This type of energy _________ (can/cannot) be replenished.
cannot
This type of energy _________ (can/cannot) be replenished.
can
Identify a greenhouse gas
carbon dioxide, methane or water vapor
During the past century, the temperature has ___________ (increased/decreased) by almost _________ degrees C
increased by 1 degree C
What is energy?
The ability to do work
In order to generate electricity from coal, you first burn it to make steam, which turns a _________, which runs a ____________ to make electricity
turbine, generator
What is one pro of using renewable resources for the environment?
Do not emit greenhouse gases into the atmosphere
Greenhouses gases trap __________ in Earth's atmosphere
heat
What are three human causes of global climate change?
burning fossil fuels, deforestation, raising livestock
Is nuclear energy a renewable, nonrenewable or alternative energy source?
alternative
What are the three most used energy sources in the US?
coal, oil, natural gas
Name 4 types of renewable energy sources
solar, hydro, wind, biomass, geothermal
True or False: Humans would be better off if there was no greenhouse effect
False! The greenhouse effect makes Earth warm enough to support life.
What are three impacts of global warming?
decrease in biodiversity, rising see levels, more natural disasters
What is the chemical symbol for carbon dioxide? You must write it 100% correctly!
CO2
fossil fuels form from prehistoric _________ and ____________
animals and plants
What is one drawback of using solar energy?
Does not work during the night/needs to be stored in batteries
What is the chemical formula for the potent greenhouse gas methane?
CH4
What are two types of natural disasters that can increase in frequency due to climate change?
droughts and hurricanes
Who is Ms. McLaughlin's favorite student?
This is a trick question; she hates all of her students equally.
What is one pro of using nonrenewable resources?
They are consistent and reliable
Which of the following is not a renewable resource: geothermal, biomass, oil, solar
oil
Why does planting trees combat climate change?
Plants absorb carbon dioxide during photosynthesis. Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas.
Should you eat more beef (higher on the food chain) or more vegetables (lower on the food chain) in order to combat global warming?
more vegetables/lower on the food chain
incandescent, LED