Earth's Resources

What are renewable resources?

• Natural resources that can be replenished over time.

• Resources that are limited in quantity

• Resources that are harmful to the environment

• Resources that cannot be replaced

Give an example of a non-renewable resource.

• Hydropower

• Wind power

• Solar energy

• Fossil fuels

Name one natural resource found in forests.

• Rocks

• Water

• Gold

• Trees

How do we obtain energy from the sun?

• Hydroelectric dams convert sunlight into electricity.

• Geothermal power plants capture sunlight to generate power.

• Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity.

• Wind turbines harness sunlight for energy production.

Explain the concept of wind energy.

• Wind energy is generated by burning fossil fuels.

• Wind energy is created by nuclear reactions.

• Wind energy is generated by harnessing the power of wind through wind turbines.

• Wind energy is produced by solar panels.

What is the most common non-renewable energy resource used for electricity generation?

• Natural Gas

• Coal

• Oil

• Solar

Why is it important to conserve water as a natural resource?

• Water is an infinite resource that cannot be depleted

• Conserving water has no impact on the environment

• Conserving water is important to ensure there is enough clean water for current and future generations, protect ecosystems, and reduce energy consumption.

• Using water excessively leads to healthier ecosystems

Describe the process of fossil fuel formation.

• Fossil fuels are created by volcanic eruptions

• Fossil fuels are formed by mixing water with rocks

• Fossil fuels are a result of extraterrestrial impact

• Fossil fuels are formed from the remains of plants and animals that were buried under layers of sediment, subjected to heat and pressure over millions of years, transforming them into coal, oil, and natural gas.

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

• Non-renewable resources are always cleaner than renewable resources

• Renewable resources are more expensive than non-renewable resources

• Renewable resources can be replenished naturally over time, while non-renewable resources are finite and cannot be easily replaced once depleted.

• Renewable resources are only found in specific geographic locations

How can we reduce our dependence on non-renewable resources?

• Ignore energy efficiency measures

• Increase the use of renewable energy sources, promote energy efficiency, recycle materials, and invest in sustainable practices.

• Continue to deplete non-renewable resources

• Increase the use of non-renewable energy sources