Natural resources
How many types of resources are there that we discussed?
There are 5 types of resources.
Name three non-renewable resources.
Coal, Plastic, Rare earth minerals, Fossil Fuels, etc.
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How did fossil fuels form and when?
Fossil fuels were formed during the carboniferous period when plants and organisms fell to the bottom of swamps and started decomposing after millions of years under sand, clay ,and other minerals.
Why do we want to use renewable energy?
We want to use renewable energy because it will helps us prevent pollution and will help prevent any more global warming. It will also lead us to a brighter and better future.
What is a natural resouce?
Any material found in the environment that exists without human intervention
What is a non-renewable resource?
A non-renewable resource is a resource that can not replenish itself in a time period shorter then a humans life time.
How do tides work?
Tides work by the combined gravitational forces of the moon, sun and the rotation of the earth.
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Name 3 renewable energy sources.
Solar, Hydro, Wind power
Explain what Abiotic resources are.
Abiotic resources come from non-living or non-organic materials. Some examples are land, water, air, and metals like gold and silver.
Name any 3 non-renewable resources we mentioned in the presentation.
List three renewable resources that can be found in this classroom.
Air, Paper, Compost, any snack or food you might have.
Oil is known as ______ or ________.
Petroleum, Crude
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Explain what Biotic resources are.
Biological Resources that are living or come from living things
out of these items listed which ones are considered non renewable
Wind, Natural Gas, Petroleum, Water, Sunlight, Propane, Uranium, Biomass, Natural Gas
Wind, Biomass, Water, and Sunlight is renewable (Bonus Points)
Coal, Propane, Uranium, Natural Gas, and petroleum is non-renewable.
What is a renewable resource?
A renewable resource is a resource that can be renewed and restored in a period of time that is less then a human life time.
Why is coal, oil, fossil fuel etc. nonrenewable?
It was formed in the Earth's crust millions of years ago by the decomposition of plants and animals, and it is formed in time that is longer than a lifespan/lifetime.
How does Biomass work?
Biomass is when a organic matter collects energy through a process called photosynthesis. Then the organic matter is burned and creates steam. The steam turns a turbine which creates electricity.
List 10 natural resources.
Air, water, trees, coal, soil, animals, rain, wind, food, oil, etc.
What is one disadvantage of coal?
It causes air pollution along with other fossil fuels.
Ask another group a question on renewable resources, if they answer it correctly, they get the point, if they can't answer it and you can, you get the point otherwise, other groups can steal.
Answers will vary.
In 2025, approximately what percent did the coal, and renewable resource take up. (hint it equals 42.7%)
Coal: 17%
Renewable: 25.7%
Natural Gas: 40% and the rest was miscellaneous
How does wind a windmill work?
Wind goes through the blade and unevens the presure which makes the blades spin.