Renewable, Nonrenewable, and Florida Resources

What is a renewable resource?

• A renewable resource is a resource that is only available in limited quantities

• A renewable resource is a natural resource that can be replenished or regenerated within a human lifetime.

• A renewable resource is a resource that is harmful to the environment

• A renewable resource is a resource that cannot be replenished

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Give an example of a nonrenewable resource.

• Solar energy

• Wind power

• Geothermal energy

• Fossil fuels

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Name a renewable resource commonly found in Florida.

• Hydropower

• Wind energy

• Solar energy

• Geothermal energy

Explain the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources.

• Nonrenewable resources are better for the environment than renewable resources.

• Renewable resources can be replenished naturally over time, while nonrenewable resources are finite and cannot be easily replaced.

• Renewable resources are more expensive than nonrenewable resources.

• Renewable resources are always in limited supply compared to nonrenewable resources.

How can we conserve renewable resources?

• By relying solely on non-renewable resources and disregarding conservation efforts

• By reducing, reusing, recycling, investing in renewable energy, practicing sustainable agriculture and forestry, and promoting conservation efforts.

• By wasting, overusing, and polluting renewable resources

• By ignoring sustainability practices and promoting deforestation

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Why is it important to protect Florida's natural resources?

• To preserve biodiversity, maintain ecosystem balance, ensure clean water and air, support tourism and recreation, and sustain the economy.

• To contaminate water and air, discourage tourism and recreation, and harm the economy

• To deplete biodiversity and disrupt ecosystem balance

• To accelerate climate change and reduce natural beauty

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List three examples of nonrenewable resources.

• Biofuels (ethanol, biodiesel)

• 1. Fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas) 2. Nuclear energy (uranium) 3. Metals (gold, silver, copper)

• Renewable energy sources (solar, wind, hydro)

• Geothermal energy

What are the benefits of using renewable resources?

• Increased pollution

• Higher costs

• Limited energy supply

• Sustainability, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, energy independence, job creation

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How does human activity impact Florida's resources?

• Human activity benefits Florida's resources

• Human activity has no impact on Florida's resources

• Human activity leads to resource abundance in Florida

• Human activity impacts Florida's resources through pollution, deforestation, overfishing, and urban development.

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Discuss the concept of sustainability in relation to resources.

• Sustainability in relation to resources focuses on responsible management and conservation of resources to ensure their availability for the long term.

• Sustainability is only relevant for non-renewable resources

• Sustainability involves using resources without considering future generations

• Sustainability means exploiting resources without limits

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