T9L1 Flashcard

Front

What is a natural resource?

Back

A material found in nature that is used by people

Front

Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource?

• Solar energy
• Wind energy
• Natural gas
• Geothermal energy

Back

Natural gas

Front

Fossil fuels are made from: Recycled metals, Ancient plants and animals, Sunlight, Ocean water

Back

Ancient plants and animals

Front

What is a major disadvantage of using fossil fuels?

Back

They cause pollution and can run out

Front

What is nuclear fission used for?

Back

Creating electrical energy

Front

A major benefit of renewable energy is:

Back

It can be replaced naturally and quickly

Front

Which energy source comes from splitting atoms?

Back

Nuclear fission

Front

Which is an example of a renewable resource? Coal, Oil, Wind, Natural gas

Back

Wind

Front

What happens if we overuse nonrenewable resources?

Back

They could be gone forever

Front

What makes renewable resources better for the Earth?

Back

They don’t release much pollution