Natural Resources: Renewable and Non-Renewable
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Natural Resources: Renewable and Non-Renewable

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Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource?

  • Oil
  • Coal
  • Wind power (correct)
  • Natural gas

    • What makes solar energy a renewable resource?

  • It uses water
  • It relies on fossil fuels
  • The sun is unlimited (correct)
  • It is earth-generated

    • How is geothermal energy generated?

  • By burning fossil fuels
  • Through the water cycle
  • From animal waste
  • Using heat from the Earth's core (correct)

    • What type of biofuel can crops like corn and sugar cane be converted into?

    <p>Ethanol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason hydroelectric power is considered renewable?

    <p>It relies on the water cycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is biomass considered a renewable resource?

    <p>We can always grow more plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of natural resource cannot be replaced at the same rate it is being used?

    <p>Non-renewable resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way animal waste is commonly utilized?

    <p>As a fertilizer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of energy for wind power?

    <p>The sun's heat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of biomass?

    <p>Fossil fuels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of renewable resources?

    <p>They can be replaced or never run out</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of geothermal heat pumps?

    <p>To heat or cool buildings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of natural resources?

    <p>Materials we use from nature to make things</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Renewable resources can be replaced, while non-renewable resources cannot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is hydroelectric power used to generate?

    <p>Electricity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the earth's core in geothermal energy?

    <p>It is the source of heat for geothermal energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using biomass as an energy source?

    <p>To reduce the use of fossil fuels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of fossil fuels?

    <p>A type of non-renewable resource</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Natural Resources

    • Natural resources are materials from nature used to make things we need, such as wind energy, water, plants, animals, and fossil fuels.
    • Natural resources fall into two main categories: renewable and non-renewable.

    Renewable Resources

    • Renewable resources are those that can be replaced or never run out, such as:
      • Solar energy: since the Earth was formed, the sun has produced energy in the form of heat and light, and is considered unlimited.
      • Wind power: created as the sun heats the Earth's surface, and remains an infinite resource as long as the sun shines.
      • Hydroelectric energy: generated from flowing water, which is constantly renewed by the water cycle, making it a renewable resource.
      • Geothermal energy: using heat from the Earth's core, which is constantly warmed up, making it a renewable resource.
      • Biomass: any material made by plants and animals that can be converted into energy, such as:
        • Crops (e.g., corn or sugar cane) that can be converted into biofuels (e.g., ethanol) used in cars.
        • Animal waste (e.g., cow manure) used as fertilizer.

    Non-Renewable Resources

    • Non-renewable resources are those that cannot be replaced at the same rate they are being used.

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