Non-Renewable Resources

What are fossil fuels?

• Energy sources formed from the remains of ancient organisms that have undergone heat and pressure over millions of years.

• Energy sources derived from wind and solar power.

• Energy sources created by nuclear reactions.

• Energy sources produced by hydroelectric dams.

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Which of the following is NOT an examples of a fossil fuel?

• Oil

• Coal

• Uranium

• Natural gas

How is coal formed?

• Ancient plants and animals from millions of years under heat and pressure.

• By the compression of volcanic ash over centuries.

• Through the solidification of lava.

• From the crystallization of minerals in caves.

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How is oil extracted?

• Mining

• Fracking/Drilling

• Solar panels

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Fossil fuels are considered non-renewable because:

• they are abundant and can be replenished quickly.

• they are used up quicker than they can be naturally replenished

• they are a clean and sustainable source of energy.

• they are produced by modern industrial processes.

Ocean acidification is a process that negatively affects marine ecosystems. What causes ocean acidification?

• Natural oceanic processes

• Human activities such as burning fossil fuels

• Volcanic eruptions

• Solar radiation

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Fracking is a process used to extract natural gas or oil. What is an environmental risk associated with it?

• Water contamination

• Soil erosion

• Deforestation

• Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions

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Explain the process of fracking, including the steps of drilling, injection of fluid, cracking the rock, and extraction. Discuss the environmental risks associated with fracking, particularly water contamination.

• Fracking involves drilling, injecting fluid, cracking the rock, and extracting resources, with risks of water contamination.

• Fracking is a process of extracting solar energy using photovoltaic cells.

• Fracking is a method of planting trees to combat deforestation.

• Fracking is a technique for desalinating seawater to produce fresh water.

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Identify the main fuel source used in nuclear power plants, explain how energy is generated from this source, and describe one major challenge associated with using nuclear energy.

• Uranium; Energy is generated through nuclear fission; Challenge: Radioactive waste management

• Coal; Energy is generated through combustion; Challenge: Air pollution

• Natural Gas; Energy is generated through combustion; Challenge: Greenhouse gas emissions

• Hydro; Energy is generated through water flow; Challenge: Ecosystem disruption

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What is the major issue with spent nuclear fuel?

• It is highly radioactive and requires long-term storage solutions.

• It can be easily recycled and reused.

• It is not hazardous and can be disposed of in regular landfills.

• It is a renewable energy source.

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