Water is considered a renewable resource because

it is part of a cycle and gets replaced.

it cannot be cleaned or reused.

it covers most of Earth's surface.

What is a key characteristic of NON-renewable resources?

They take millions of years to form

They are constantly replenished

Why are fossil fuels considered nonrenewable resources if they are still forming beneath the surface today?

We are depleting the fossil fuels much faster than they can form.

They are being formed as a type of methane which we cannot use.

They are being formed too far beneath the surface.

The fossil fuels are being broken down by a natural process.

can take millions of years to be produced from DEAD plants and animals

are always available for consumption

are made up of LIVING plants and animals.

How does fossil fuels affect the environment?

It drives animals from their homes.

How does Nuclear Energy work?

Atoms are split and energy is released.

Rocks are split apart by fracking.

Heat from the inner core of the Earth creates steam to make electricity.

A resource is renewable because... **Choose 2 **

it can easily be replaced as it is used.

it cannot be replaced as fast as people use it.

it is available in limited supplies.

A resource is NON-renewable because... **Choose 2 **

it cannot be replaced as fast as people use it.

it is available in limited supplies.

it can easily be replaced as it is used.

Which of the following is a major cause of air pollution?

releasing waste into rivers, lakes, streams...

Which of the following is a major cause of water pollution?

releasing waste into rivers, lakes, streams...

Ways we can limit pollution include... Choose ALL that apply!

re-purpose resources to meet other needs

How does Geothermal Energy work?

Heat from the inner core of the Earth creates steam to make electricity.

Sunlight is collected by solar panels and converted into electricity.

Water from a reservoir is released through a dam to spin a turbine connected to a generator to create electricity.

How does Solar Energy Work?

Sunlight is collected by solar panels and converted into electricity.

Materials from living things can be broken down and used as energy.

Wind turbines and windmills turn and convert wind into electricity.

How does Wind Energy work?

Wind turbines and windmills turn and convert wind into electricity.

Energy from ocean waves and tides are collected and converted into electricity.

Heat from the inner core of the Earth creates steam to make electricity.

How does Hydropower or Hydroelectric Energy work?

Water from a reservoir is released through a dam to spin a turbine connected to a generator to create electricity.

Energy from ocean waves and tides are collected and converted into electricity.

Wind turbines and windmills turn and convert wind into electricity.

When using Wind Energy and Hydropower as a renewable resource for energy in a wind turbine or water wheel, what is the correct transformation of energy that takes place?

Kinetic energy transforms to electrical energy.

Sound energy transforms to light energy.

Thermal energy transforms to electrical energy.

Kinetic energy transforms to sound energy.

What is Biomass Energy?

Biomass energy is a renewable energy source that comes from plant and animal products.

Energy that can be used to create heat, electricity, and fuels

Examples include crop waste, forest residues, wood, and animal waste.

from plants that died millions of years ago.

from animals that died millions of years ago.

the process of protecting our natural resources.

using a natural resource until it is gone.

how nonrenewable resources become renewable.

two or more people speaking to each other.

How can water be conserved in a practical way?

Turn off the water while brushing your teeth.

Drink as little water as you can.

Take a shower or bath only once a month.

Stop watering the plants in the garden.

Using public transportation, like trains and buses, rather than cars helps conserve nonrenewable resources because public transportation

uses less fossil fuels to move people from place to place.

involves using much more paper for printed materials.

requires the removal of trees to make roads and tracks.

helps people that don't own a car.

Why should we ensure future generations have access to renewable resources?

To ensure they have energy and materials they need

To increase reliance on nonrenewable resources

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1 min • 1 pt

Energy can neither be created or ______________, Energy can only be transferred from one place to another.

melted

produced

destroyed

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Natural resources form in nature. Which of the following is NOT a natural resource?

oil

coal

plastic

water

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What are the two categories for natural resources?

Renewable and nonrenewable

Renewable and reusable

Renewable and recyclable

Renewable and inexhaustible

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Resources that are NOT able to be reproduced as quickly as they are used are called _____.

renewable resources

replaceable resources

non renewable resources

non replaceable resources

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45 sec • 1 pt

Our main reason to use renewable resources are
Choose 2

Cheap

Expensive

Convenient

Clean

Limitless supply

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a resource that is quickly replenished or that nature can replace?

Nonrenewable Resource

Coal

Renewable Resource

Nuclear

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to use renewable resources whenever possible?

To save money

To increase pollution

To reduce reliance on nonrenewable resources

To deplete them faster

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Natural Resources - Renewable & Non-Renewable

Energy can neither be created or ______________, Energy can only be transferred from one place to another.

Natural resources form in nature. Which of the following is NOT a natural resource?

What are the two categories for natural resources?

Resources that are NOT able to be reproduced as quickly as they are used are called _____.

Our main reason to use renewable resources are
Choose 2

What is a resource that is quickly replenished or that nature can replace?

Why is it important to use renewable resources whenever possible?

This natural resource is...

Water is considered a renewable resource because

Trees are a renewable resource because ...

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Energy can neither be created or ______________, Energy can only be transferred from one place to another.

Natural resources form in nature. Which of the following is NOT a natural resource?

What are the two categories for natural resources?

Resources that are NOT able to be reproduced as quickly as they are used are called _____.

Our main reason to use renewable resources are**Choose 2**

What is a resource that is quickly replenished or that nature can replace?

Why is it important to use renewable resources whenever possible?

This natural resource is...

Water is considered a renewable resource because

Trees are a renewable resource because ...

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