Florida Resources SC.4.E.6.6 (Hernando 23/24)

Front

What are fossil fuels?

Back

Energy sources that formed deep in the Earth a long time ago.

Front

Why are fossil fuels considered nonrenewable?

Back

They formed long ago and can't be remade quickly.

Front

Why can't people make more fossil fuels?

Back

They are made from dead plants or animals long ago.

Front

What is silicon used for?

Back

To make computer chips.

Front

How can we conserve water, a renewable resource?

Back

Turn off the water when we are not using it.

Front

What is a renewable resource?

Back

A resource that can be replenished naturally over time.

Front

Give an example of a nonrenewable resource.

Back

Fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas.

Front

What is the main difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

Back

Renewable resources can be replenished, while nonrenewable resources cannot.

Front

What is an example of a renewable resource?

Back

Solar energy.

Front

Why is it important to conserve natural resources?

Back

To ensure they are available for future generations.