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Ecology & Energy
Unit 1
Question | Answer |
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What is the definition of renewable resources? | Energy resources that can be replaced quickly. |
What is the definition or nonrenewable resources? | Energy resources that take millions of years to be replaced. |
What are some examples of renewable resources? | Sun (solar), water (hydroelectric), biomass, & wind. |
What is another name for nonrenewable energy resources? | Fossil fuels are nonrenewable energy sources. |
What are three types of fossil fuels? | Oil (petroleum), coal, & natural gas are fossil fuels. |
What is recycling? | Recycling is the reuse of waste materials. |
What is energy conservation? | Reducing the amount of energy consumed by recycling or using alternative energy resources like renewable energy. |
What are some disadvantages of using many renewable energy sources? | Renewable energy often required expensive equipment. |
What is the original source of energy for all renewable and nonrenewable resources? | The sun provides the original energy for all of Earth's resources. |
What are some advantages of using alternative energy resources? | Alternatives to fossil fuels produce less pollution, save money in the long term, and conserve nonrenewable resources. |
What are some disadvantages of fossil fuels? | Fossil fuels are limited (nonrenewable) and cannot be replaced. They also cause pollution that could be leading to global climate change. |
What type type of energy resources are the most used in the U.S. currently? | Nonrenewable (fossil fuels) are still the main source of energy in the U.S. |
What are some conservation strategies anyone can do? | Recycle, turn off the faucet while brushing your teeth, wash only full loads of clothes and dishes, take shorter showers, carpool or ride the bus, & turn off the lights when leaving the room |