Sustainability

Front

What are fossil fuels classified as and why?

Back

Fossil fuels are classified as nonrenewable because they take millions of years to replace.

Front

What does the term 'renewable' mean?

Back

Renewable means able to be replaced.

Front

Define a natural resource.

Back

A natural resource is material from the Earth that people use for their needs.

Front

What is an energy resource that will not run out in the next several hundred years?

Back

Renewable Energy Resource.

Front

What is energy from the sun called?

Back

Solar energy.

Front

What are the main types of renewable energy resources?

Back

The main types of renewable energy resources include solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, and biomass.

Front

Why is sustainability important?

Back

Sustainability is important because it ensures that resources are available for future generations and helps maintain ecological balance.

Front

What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

Back

Renewable resources can be replenished naturally over time, while nonrenewable resources take millions of years to form and cannot be replaced within a human timeframe.

Front

Give an example of a nonrenewable resource.

Back

An example of a nonrenewable resource is coal.

Front

What is the role of solar panels in sustainability?

Back

Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity, providing a clean and renewable source of energy.