Environmental Science Review

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What is a renewable resource?

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A renewable resource is a natural resource that can be replenished naturally over time, such as sunlight, wind, and certain plants.

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What is a nonrenewable resource?

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A nonrenewable resource is a natural resource that cannot be replenished in a short period of time, such as fossil fuels and minerals.

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What is recycling?

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Recycling is the process of collecting and processing materials that would otherwise be thrown away as trash and turning them into new products.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Fossil fuels are natural energy sources formed from the decomposed remains of ancient organisms, including coal, oil, and natural gas.

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What is climate change?

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Climate change is the long-term change of temperature and typical weather patterns in a place.

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Give an example of a renewable resource.

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Examples of renewable resources include solar energy, wind energy, and biomass.

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Give an example of a nonrenewable resource.

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Examples of nonrenewable resources include coal, oil, and natural gas.

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What is the importance of recycling?

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Recycling helps reduce waste, conserves natural resources, saves energy, and reduces pollution.

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What is composting?

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Composting is the process of recycling organic waste, such as food scraps and yard waste, into a rich soil amendment.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the warming of the Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

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