Renewable vs. Nonrenewable Resources

Front

What are fossil fuels classified as?

Back

Nonrenewable resources.

Front

Which resource is NOT classified as renewable?

Back

Oil.

Front

Name two renewable sources of energy.

Back

Wind and water.

Front

What is a major cause of air pollution?

Back

Burning fossil fuels.

Front

What is a major cause of water pollution?

Back

Releasing waste into rivers, lakes, and streams.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Front

Define renewable resources.

Back

Resources that can be replenished naturally over time.

Front

Define nonrenewable resources.

Back

Resources that cannot be replenished in a short period of time, such as fossil fuels.

Front

What is an example of a renewable energy source?

Back

Solar energy.

Front

What is an example of a nonrenewable energy source?

Back

Natural gas.

Front

How does burning fossil fuels contribute to climate change?

Back

It releases greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5