(Minor Summative) Energy Resources & Global Climate Change

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What are resources that we use up faster than they can be replaced?

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Non-Renewable Resources are resources that cannot be replenished in a short period of time, such as fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas).

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The gradual increase in the Earth's temperature caused by extra Greenhouse Gasses is called _______.

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Global Warming is the term used to describe the long-term rise in the average temperature of the Earth due to increased levels of greenhouse gases.

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True or False: An unbalanced energy budget can increase or decrease global temperatures and disrupt the balance of energy in Earth's system.

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True. An unbalanced energy budget can lead to climate change and affect weather patterns.

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What are resources that CAN be replaced as we use them up?

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Renewable Resources are resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar energy, wind energy, and biomass.

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Which one is an example of a Fossil Fuel?

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Natural Gas is a fossil fuel formed from the remains of ancient marine organisms, used for heating and electricity.

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What is the Greenhouse Effect?

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The Greenhouse Effect is the process by which certain gases in Earth's atmosphere trap heat, keeping the planet warm enough to support life.

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Name a renewable energy source.

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Solar energy is a renewable energy source harnessed from the sun's rays.

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What is climate change?

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Climate change refers to significant changes in global temperatures and weather patterns over time, largely driven by human activities.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Greenhouse gases are gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, including carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O).

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What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally, while non-renewable resources are finite and cannot be replaced quickly.