FLASCARDS Energy and Natural Resources

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What are nonrenewable resources?

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Nonrenewable resources are those that cannot be replenished and take millions of years to form.

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How are fossil fuels formed?

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Fossil fuels are formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals under heat and pressure over millions of years.

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Give examples of fossil fuels.

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Coal, oil, and natural gas.

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What is nuclear energy?

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Nuclear energy is produced by nuclear fission, where uranium atoms are split to release energy.

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What factors affect the distribution of nonrenewable resources?

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Fossil fuels are mainly distributed based on the geological history of the Earth.

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How does coal form?

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Coal forms from ancient swamps.

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How do oil and natural gas form?

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Oil and natural gas form from ancient marine environments.

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What is one human impact of fossil fuel extraction?

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Extraction of fossil fuels can cause environmental damage, such as pollution and habitat destruction.

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How does burning fossil fuels affect the environment?

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Burning fossil fuels contributes to air pollution and global warming.

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Name two examples of nonrenewable energy resources.

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Coal, oil.