Topic 5-7 & 10 Test Questions

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What are non-renewable natural resources?

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Natural resources that take a long time to form and cannot be replenished quickly, such as oil, coal, and natural gas.

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Why are windmill farms built?

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To produce energy without producing as much pollution compared to fossil fuels.

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What do geothermal and solar energy have in common?

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Neither produces greenhouse gases.

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What is true about oil, coal, natural gas, and uranium?

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They are finite, or limited, nonrenewable resources.

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Why is carbon dioxide considered a greenhouse gas?

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It traps radiated energy in the atmosphere, which causes air temperatures to rise.

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What is the importance of fresh water?

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Fresh water is a vitally important resource and its supply is limited.

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How can families conserve water?

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By reducing the usage of water fixtures, such as toilets, showers, and dishwashers.

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What is the impact of using fossil fuels on the environment?

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Fossil fuels contribute to pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.

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What is renewable energy?

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Energy that is generated from natural processes that are continuously replenished, such as wind, solar, and hydro energy.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The process by which certain gases trap heat in the atmosphere, leading to an increase in Earth's temperature.