Resources Grade 6

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

a nonrenewable resources 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

Choose ALL the effects of natural resources depletion...

• loss of forest cover

• they make our lives easier

• water shortage

• extinction of species

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

• Pro

• Con

Choose ALL of the renewable resources

• sun

• coal

• wind

• fossil fuels

• Earth (geothermal)

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

• Pro

• Con

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

• Pro

• Con

Choose ALL of the nonrenewable energy resources

• sun

• fossil fuels

• oil

• wind

• natural gas

Choose ALL the advantages of using a hybrid car

• produces fewer emissions than a gas car

• costs more than a gas car

• less fossil fuel dependent

• gets higher gas mileage than a gas car

Non-Renewable resources are also known as what?

• Fossil Fuels
• Renewable
• Solar Energy
• Hydroelectric Energy