Natural Resources
Renewable
Nonrenewable
Food Webs
Miscellaneous
100
What is a renewable resource?
A resource that can be replaced by nature, a resource that will never run out, a resource that we can use again, etc.
100
One advantage of renewable resources is that they usually _____.
They can be used over and over again, they are easily replaced, we will never run out, they do not cause pollution.
100
What does nonrenewable mean?
Resources that cannot be replaced quickly, will eventually run out, one time use, etc.
100
What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?
A food web is a lot of food chains put together. A food web has all the animals in an ecosystem. A food chain only has some animals.
100
A disadvantage of non-renewable resources is that they _____.
will eventually run out
200
Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource?
Wind, solar, fuel from plants like ethanol, hydroelectric fuel, etc.
200
Is causing pollution an advantage or disadvantage?
Disadvantage
200
What does CON stand for?
Coal, oil, and natural gas.
200
What is an example of a producer?
Plants, flowers, trees.
200
What is one disadvantage of fossil fuels?
They cause pollution, they will run out eventually, etc.
300
How much do humans depend on nonrenewable resources?
We depend on nonrenewable resources the most. Most of our energy comes from burning fossil fuels. 80 percent.
300
How can you depend completely on renewable energy if you drive a Tesla?
The electricity used to charge the Tesla has to come from solar or wind energy.
300
What happens when fossil fuels are burned?
They make the air dirty. Pollution.
300
Why are plants called producers?
They produce their own food.
300
What is one advantage of fossil fuels?
They are very good at giving us energy.
400
One disadvantage of renewable resources is that they _____.
depend on weather, like sun or wind
400
What is a disadvantage of renewable resources?
We have not adapted to them yet, weather, expensive, etc.
400
What do sedimentary rocks have that allows them to store fossil fuels?
Tiny holes called pores. They store fossil fuels the same way sponges can absorb water.
400
What do decomposers do?
Decomposers break down dead plants and animals and return the nutrients to the soil.
400
Identify 1 food chain in this food web. Name at least 3 organisms.
Any sequence of 3 or more organisms that transfer energy from one to the next will be accepted.
500
An advantage of nonrenewable resources is that they do not depend on the ________. On the other hand, renewable resources like wind and solar do.
Weather. Nonrenewable resources do not depend on the weather.
500
What is a disadvantage of people cutting down forest trees to build wind turbines?
There will be loss of habitat for the animals of the forest. Animals will lose their homes.
500
Which one of the following does not belong and tell me why: Natural gas, petroleum, animals, coal.
Animals. Animals are a renewable resource. We will never run out of chicken.
500
What do producers use to make their own food?
Sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide.
500
What type of organism belongs in the place of X?
A consumer.