JMS Conserving Natural Resources Review

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What are renewable resources?

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Renewable resources are natural resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as soil, water, and wind.

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List three examples of renewable resources.

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Soil, water, wind.

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What is coal?

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Coal is a fossil fuel that forms from the remains of ancient swamp plants and is used primarily for electricity generation.

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Why is nuclear energy considered nonrenewable?

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Nuclear energy is considered nonrenewable because the uranium used in nuclear fission is not replaced once it is used.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is a natural process that warms the Earth’s surface by trapping heat from the sun in the atmosphere.

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What is the main environmental concern with fossil fuels?

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The main environmental concern with fossil fuels is that they release greenhouse gases, contributing to global warming.

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What is wind power?

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Wind power is energy generated from the wind using wind turbines to produce electricity.

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What is a false statement about wind turbines?

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Wind turbines create an enormous amount of toxic waste.

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How does deforestation affect the greenhouse effect?

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Deforestation reduces the number of trees that absorb carbon dioxide, increasing the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

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What is the primary source of energy for wind?

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The primary source of energy for wind is the sun, as it heats the Earth unevenly, creating wind patterns.