Week 6 (Summative) Energy Budget & Resources

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What are the most common Greenhouse Gases?

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Carbon Dioxide and Methane.

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What is a key advantage of Geothermal energy?

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It is a plentiful resource.

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What is a disadvantage of Geothermal energy?

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Naturally occurring vents are not widely available.

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

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Non-Renewable resources.

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What can an unbalanced energy budget do to global temperatures?

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It can increase or decrease global temperatures.

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True or False: 20% of Earth's incoming energy is reflected by clouds.

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True.

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Define Renewable Resources.

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Resources that can be replenished naturally over time.

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Define Non-Renewable Resources.

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Resources that cannot be replaced as quickly as they are used.

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What is the role of Greenhouse Gases in Earth's atmosphere?

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They trap heat and keep the Earth warm.

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What is an example of a Renewable Resource?

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Solar energy.