Unit 6: Lesson 1 Flashcard

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What are renewable energy sources?

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Renewable energy sources are energy sources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar, wind, and geothermal energy.

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What is sustainability?

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Sustainability is the practice of using resources in a way that meets current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

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What is geothermal energy?

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Geothermal energy is heat energy generated and stored in the Earth, which can be used for heating and electricity generation.

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What is solar energy?

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Solar energy is energy harnessed from the sun's rays, which can be converted into electricity or heat.

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What is wind energy?

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Wind energy is energy obtained from the movement of air, which can be converted into electricity using wind turbines.

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What does it mean for a resource to be nonrenewable?

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

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What is selective cutting?

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Selective cutting is a forestry practice where only certain trees are cut down, allowing the forest to regenerate and maintain its ecosystem.

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Why is uranium considered a nonrenewable resource?

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Uranium is considered nonrenewable because it is formed through geological processes that take millions of years, and it is consumed faster than it can be replenished.

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What are the environmental impacts of cutting down forests?

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Cutting down forests can lead to loss of biodiversity, disruption of ecosystems, increased greenhouse gas emissions, and soil erosion.

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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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