Renewable/ Non-Renewable Resources
What is a renewable resource?
Something that comes from the Earth that cannot be used up. It regenerates quickly.
What does conserve mean?
Conserve- to save or protect something.
Is it possible to use too much of a renewable resource?
Yes! Renewable resources must be used at a rate equal to or slower than they are replaced.
What is a non-renewable resource?
Something natural from the Earth that can NOT be replenished quickly.
Can wetlands contain freshwater?
Yes!
What's an example of a renewable resource?
Water, animals, waste, plants, wind energy, solar energy, hydroelectric energy, steam
Which of the following may be freshwater? Lakes, rivers, oceans, bay, glaciers, icebergs, streams
Lakes, rivers, bay, glaciers, icebergs, streams
What is a non-renewable resource example?
Oil, rocks, uranium, nuclear energy, soil, plastic, minerals, coal, gases, gasoline
Why is it an issue for the world to run out of drinking water?
...
Label renewable or non-renewable next to each of the following: water, rocks, oil, sand, gasoline, wind
water- renewable
rocks- non-renewable
oil- non-renewable
sand- non-renewable
gasoline- renewable
wind- renewable
Are there disadvantages to using renewable resources?
Yes! Example: solar energy- sun isn't up no energy, wind energy- no wind, no energy, if you use too much- you are in trouble!