18 Questions
Give an example of a renewable resource without a life cycle.
Wood and wood-products
What is an example of a renewable resource with a life cycle?
Plants (crops and forests)
Explain why fossil fuels are categorized as non-renewable resources.
Fossil fuels cannot be replenished through natural processes and are available in limited amounts.
How is solar energy classified in terms of renewability?
Solar energy is considered a renewable resource due to the inexhaustible nature of solar stocks on the human scale.
What defines a non-renewable resource?
Non-renewable resources cannot be replenished through natural processes and are available in limited amounts.
Describe the concept of industry.
Industry is a well-organized facility with a high degree of automation and specialization where large-scale manufacturing of goods takes place.
What are the main ingredients used to make the traditional distilled beverage 'Araki'?
Teff, Barley, Wheat, and Sorghum
How long is the bread and starter mixture left to ferment before adding water to liquidity the dough-like mixture?
5 to 10 days
What is the leftover residue or un-distilled component of the distillation process called?
Atela
What are soaps also known as due to their ability to reduce the surface tension of water?
Surfactants or surface-active agents
What are the sodium salts of higher carboxylic acids used to make soaps called?
Hard soaps
What is the name of the reaction that produces soap by boiling animal fat or vegetable oil with a base?
Saponification
What are the key components of the Earth's atmosphere in terms of gases?
N2, O2, CO2, Ne, Ar, Kr, Xe
What are some of the important raw materials obtained from the hydrosphere?
Sodium chloride, magnesium, bromine
What type of resources can be replenished through rapid natural cycles?
Renewable resources
What are some examples of natural products obtained from the biosphere for agrobased industries?
Oils, fats, waxes, resins, sugar, natural fibers, leather
What are the three key elements obtained from the lithosphere for the chemical industry?
Mineral ores, carbon, hydrocarbons
How much of the Earth's atmosphere is composed of gases?
Approximately 5 × 10^15 tons
Test your knowledge about renewable resources, which can increase their abundance through reproduction and utilization of simple substances. Learn about plants, animals, wood products, natural rubber, fibers, and more.
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