WG8C Renewable vs Nonrenewable Resources Flashcard

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What is solar energy?

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Energy derived from the sun's radiation

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What are fossil fuels?

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Natural fuels formed from the remains of living organisms

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Name two examples of fossil fuels.

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Coal and oil

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Which of the following is a non-renewable resource? Wind energy, Geothermal energy, Coal, Hydroelectric power

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Coal

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Explain why renewable resources are considered sustainable.

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Renewable resources can be naturally replenished at a rate that is equal to or faster than the rate at which they are consumed.

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Name a non-renewable resource.

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Coal

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What is sustainable development?

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Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

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What is a key principle of sustainable development in relation to resource use?

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Using resources in a way that preserves them for future generations

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What is the main disadvantage of using fossil fuels for energy production?

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Fossil fuels, when burned, release harmful pollutants into the atmosphere.

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What is the principle of 'Reduce, Reuse, Recycle' in the context of sustainable development?

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It is a strategy to manage waste and pollution