4.11A Natural Resources Flashcard

Front

What is an advantage of using solar panels and wind turbines?

Back

They rely on wind and sunlight, which are renewable.

Front

Washing out a plastic zip bag and using it again is known as--

Back

reusing an object.

Front

Which is NOT a problem caused by improper disposal of waste? A neighborhood is destroyed by a tornado., A sea turtle’s head gets stuck in a plastic bag someone threw in the ocean., An oil spill harms several seagulls, coating their feathers in oil., A city’s water has toxic chemicals in it because a company dumped the chemicals in the river.

Back

A neighborhood is destroyed by a tornado.

Front

Which statement is NOT true about Earth’s energy resources? Options: We use energy resources from the Earth for electricity and heat in our homes., Energy resources can be found on Earth in both renewable and nonrenewable forms., In modern times, humans have less of a need for energy resources because electricity use is declining., Transportation and manufacturing rely on the use of energy resources.

Back

In modern times, humans have less of a need for energy resources because electricity use is declining.

Front

What is the difference between a renewable and nonrenewable resource?

Back

Renewable resources can be replaced in a relatively short amount of time. Nonrenewable resources are used faster than they are replaced.

Front

What is an advantage of using fossil fuels? Options: They create more pollution when used., They take millions of years to replenish., Drilling wells can harm the Earth and cause disruption to ecosystems., They are cheaper for customers to buy.

Back

They are cheaper for customers to buy.