Renewable and Non-renwable resources

2. Second, you will start to see slides of different types of energy sources with their pros (advantages) and cons (disadvantages).

3. You will copy the information about Pros and cons in the worksheet provided by the sub.

Pros and Cons Worksheet

1. First, you will start by answering some questions that will count as the Do Now for the day.

You will use this quizziz to complete today's assignment.

6th Science - Oct 13, 2023

​PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BELOW FOR TODAY'S ASSIGNMENT.

Match

Match the energy resources as Renewable OR Non-renewable

• Wind

• Nuclear energy

• Solar

• Coal

• Hydropower

Renewable

Non-renewable

Renewable

Nonrenewable

Renwable

• Renewable

• Non-renewable

• Renewable

• Nonrenewable

• Renwable

Open Ended

Explain the difference between Renewable & Non-renewable resources.

Multiple Choice

__________ is an energy resource that WILL NOT run out in the next several hundred years.

• Renewable Energy Resource

• Non-Renewable Energy Resource

Multiple Choice

__________ is an energy resource that WILL run out in the next several hundred years.

• Renewable Energy Resource

• Non-renewable Energy Resource

Multiple Choice

A natural resource is....

• a resource that forms much more slowly than it is consumed

• a natural resource that can be replaced at the same rate at which it is consumed

• any natural material that is used by humans

Multiple Choice

A renewable resource is ....

• a resource that forms much more slowly than it is consumed

• a natural resource that can be replaced at the same rate at which it is consumed

• any natural material that is used by humans

Multiple Choice

A Non-renewable resource is...

• any natural material that is used by humans

• a natural resource that can be replaced at the same rate at which it is consumed

• a resource that forms much more slowly than it is consumed

Write 2 Pros (Advantages) and 2 Cons (Disadvantages) of each type of energy resource found in the following slides. (Front and Back).
Answer the questions in the bottom as well.

For example, Wind Power Pros: free fuel & less pollution. Cons: more expensive & harms bats and birds.

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Fill out the worksheet provided.

​Renewable

​Renewable

Nonrenewable

​Renewable

​Nonrenewable

​Nonrenewable

​Renewable

​Nonrenewable

Make sure you wrote every Pro and Con of each energy resource.
Now, answer the last 2 questions.
Abundant means = a lot of
scarce means = less of
* Once you answered, continue with the next slides. Do as many questions as you can during the class period.

Multiple Choice

Biomass Fuels are created from

• the sun's energy

• intense heat from Earth's interior

• strong, steady winds

• materials that were once part of living things

Multiple Choice

One disadvantage of solar power is....

• It won't run out for billions of years

• It is expensive to convert into electricity

• It doesn't produce greenhouse gases

• It doesn't cause pollution

Multiple Choice

Materials made from earth are considered

• Natural Resources

• Human Characteristic

• Human-Environment Resources

• Non-Renewable

Multiple Choice

The sun is

• Renewable

• Non-Renewable

Multiple Choice

Rivers, wind, and the sun are examples of

• Non-Renewable Resources.

• humans modifying their environment.

• Human Characteristics

• Renewable Resources.

Multiple Choice

Solar Panels are considered

• a renewable resource

• a non-renewable resource.

Multiple Select

A non-renewable resource is

(2 answers)

• coal.

• the sun.

• gold.

• the wind.

Multiple Choice

Windmills are

• a renewable resource.

• a non-renewable resource.

Multiple Choice

Which is a renewable resource?

• coal

• Oil

• gold

• Water

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT a renewable resource?

• Water

• Oil

• Wind

• The Sun

Multiple Choice

Coal is a

• renewable Resource.

• non-renewable resource.

Multiple Choice

Hydroelectric energy can be found throughout earth? Is this a pro or con?

• Pro

• Con

Multiple Choice

Hydroelectric dams and their technology are expensive to build. Is this a pro or con?

• Pro

• Con

Multiple Choice

Wind Energy is available as long as the sun warms the earth. Is this a Pro or Con?

• Pro

• Con

Multiple Choice

Wind energy equipment to collect and convert wind energy is expensive to produce and maintain. Is this a pro or con?

• Pro

• Con

Multiple Select

Choose ALL of the renewable resources

• sun

• coal

• wind

• fossil fuels

• Earth (geothermal)

Multiple Choice

Fossil Fuels are inexpensive to obtain and use. Is this a pro or con?

• Pro

• Con

Multiple Choice

Fossil Fuels can cause acid rain and smog. Is this a pro or con

• Pro

• Con

Multiple Choice

Nuclear fuel produces a large amount of energy and does not cause air pollution

• Pro

• Con

Multiple Choice

Nuclear Fuel produce dangerous wastes that remain radioactive for thousands of years

• Pro

• Con

Multiple Select

Choose ALL of the nonrenewable energy resources

• sun

• fossil fuels

• nuclear fuel

• wind

• natural gas

Multiple Choice

Energy from any material that comes from plants or dead organisms is called-

• geothermal

• fossil fuels

• biomass

• hydroelectric

Multiple Choice

Energy made from flowing water

• geothermal

• solar

• hydroelectric

• wind

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using hydroelectrical energy?

• Dams are expensive to build

• Energy is inexpensive to harness

• Energy from water is free and reliable

• Creates no greenhouse gases

Multiple Choice

Energy from deep within the Earth

• biomass

• Earth

• solar

• geothermal

Multiple Choice

All of the answer choices are advantages of using wind energy Except

• Creates no greenhouse gases

• Wind turbines can disrupt wildlife

• Wind creates electricity that can last for 25 years

• Wind turbines reduce the use of solar energy

Multiple Choice

Energy resources which do not naturally renew or replenish themselves.

• renewable resources

• reduce, reuse, recycle

• non-renewable resources

• solar resources

Multiple Choice

Currently the world's most primary energy source

• coal

• nuclear

• fossil fuels

• solar

Multiple Choice

Which statement is an disadvantage of oil?

• Spills can cause water and land pollution an death to wildlife

• easy to produce

• easy to transport

• small amount produces a lot of energy

Multiple Choice

Solar, wind, and hydroelectric energy are All

• renewable resources

• non-renewable resources

• takes millions of years to replenish

• inexpensive resources

Multiple Choice

Find the one answer than is an disadvantage of using natural gas

• best among fossil fuels

• gas leaks can be dangerous and can lead to explosions

• less damage to the environment

• cheaper and safer

Multiple Choice

Energy generated during Nuclear fission and used to generate electricity

• electrical energy

• solar energy

• uranium energy

• nuclear energy

Multiple Choice

__________ is an energy resource that WILL NOT run out in the next several hundred years.

• Renewable Energy Resource

• Non-Renewable Energy Resource

Multiple Choice

__________ is an energy resource that WILL run out in the next several hundred years.

• Renewable Energy Resource

• Non-renewable Energy Resource

Multiple Choice

Hyrdo Power is a __________ energy resource.

• Renewable

• Non-renewable

Multiple Choice

Natural Gas is a __________ energy resource.

• Renewable

• Non-renewable

Multiple Choice

One advantage of solar and wind power over fossil fuels is that

• wind and solar are presently much less expensive than fossil fuels.

• wind and solar come from natural processes and fossil fuels do not.

• wind and solar are nonrenewable resources and fossil fuel are renewable.

• wind and solar are continuously renewable and fossil fuels take millions of years to be formed.

Multiple Choice

This energy is from moving air.

• Wind Energy

• Geothermal Energy

• Fossil Fuel Energy

• Biofuel

Multiple Choice

This is electrical energy that comes from the force of energy of moving water. It is the most widely used type of renewable energy.

• Coal

• Hydroelectric Power

• Wind Energy

• Geothermal Energy

Multiple Choice

This is a liquid fuel derived from plant materials.

• wind energy

• biofuel (from biomass)

• geothermal energy

• solar energy

Multiple Select

Geothermal power is geographically limited-not available in many locations.

• Advantage

• Disadvantage

Multiple Select

Hydropower can have a negative impact on river wildlife.

• Advantage

• Disadvantage

Multiple Choice

Wind energy is pollution free.

• Advantage

• Disadvantage

Multiple Select

Biomass requires a lot of space.

• Advantage

• Disadvantage

Multiple Select

Nuclear Power can generate high amounts of electrical energy in a single plant.

• Advantage

• Disadvantage

Multiple Select

Fossil Fuels produce carbon dioxide that pollutes the atmosphere.

• Advantage

• Disadvantage