Non renewable resources Flashcard

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What is the most abundant fossil fuel?

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Coal

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What are fossil fuels primarily formed from?

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Buried remains of plants and animals chemically changed over millions of years.

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What does it mean for an energy source to be non-renewable?

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It is used up faster than natural processes can replace it within a human time scale.

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Why is nuclear power considered a non-renewable energy source?

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It produces highly radioactive nuclear waste that must be stored for thousands of years.

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What are industrial minerals used for?

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To produce items like glass, salt, and sandpaper.

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What are the three main types of fossil fuels?

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Coal, oil, and natural gas.

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How long does it take for fossil fuels to form?

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Millions of years.

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What is the primary environmental concern associated with fossil fuel use?

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Greenhouse gas emissions leading to climate change.

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What is the process of extracting fossil fuels from the earth called?

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Mining or drilling.

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What is a common use of natural gas?

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Heating and cooking.