Understanding Natural Resources

What is a natural resource?

• Natural resources are substances that cannot be used for any purpose.

• Natural resources are exclusively found in urban areas.

• Natural resources are only man-made materials.

• Natural resources are materials or substances found in nature that can be used for economic gain or to support life.

Give two examples of non-renewable resources.

• Coal, Oil

• Hydropower

• Wind Power

• Solar Energy

What defines a renewable resource?

• A renewable resource is a resource that is always in limited supply.

• A renewable resource is a natural resource that can be replenished naturally over time.

• A renewable resource is a resource that cannot be replaced once used.

• A renewable resource is a man-made resource that lasts indefinitely.

Name a renewable resource that uses solar energy.

• Wind turbines

• Geothermal heat pumps

• Hydroelectric dams

• Solar panels

How does wind energy produce electricity?

• Wind turbines store wind energy for later use.

• Wind energy generates electricity through solar panels.

• Wind energy produces electricity by using wind turbines to convert kinetic energy from wind into electrical energy.

• Electricity is produced by burning fossil fuels in wind farms.

What is hydroelectric energy?

• Energy generated from solar panels

• Hydroelectric energy is a form of renewable energy produced by converting the kinetic energy of flowing or falling water into electricity.

• Electricity produced by wind turbines

• Power derived from fossil fuels

Describe geothermal energy in simple terms.

• Geothermal energy is the energy generated from fossil fuels.

• Geothermal energy is derived from solar panels.

• Geothermal energy is the energy produced by wind turbines.

• Geothermal energy is heat from the Earth that can be used for electricity and heating.

What role do plants play in biomass energy?

• Plants are a non-renewable source of energy that depletes over time.

• Plants serve as a renewable source of biomass energy by converting solar energy into organic matter that can be used for fuel.

• Plants are used solely for decoration and have no impact on biomass energy.

• Plants primarily absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen, having no role in energy production.

Are air and water considered renewable resources?

• Both air and water are finite resources.

• Air is renewable, but water is not.

• Air and water are non-renewable resources.

• Yes, air and water are considered renewable resources.

Why is it important to classify resources as renewable or non-renewable?

• It is important to classify resources as renewable or non-renewable to manage sustainability and resource availability effectively.

• To evaluate the cost of resources

• To determine the color of resources

• To assess the taste of different resources