Environmental Science Term II

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What are the 3 fossil fuels?

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Natural gas, oil, coal.

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Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?

Back

Oil.

Front

When you turn off the water between washing dishes, which conservation effort are you practicing?

Back

Reducing.

Front

The wise use of natural resources (reducing energy use) is called:

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Conservation.

Front

Solar energy is energy from the....

Back

Sun.

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What is the definition of renewable resources?

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Resources that can be replenished naturally over time.

Front

Give an example of a renewable resource.

Back

Solar energy.

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What is the main difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished, while non-renewable resources cannot.

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What does conservation mean in environmental science?

Back

The careful management of natural resources to prevent depletion.

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What is the impact of fossil fuel consumption on the environment?

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It contributes to pollution and climate change.