Renewable and Non renewable Resources

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

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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

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

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Choose ALL the ways that using natural resources can be harmful...

• mining and oil spills can damage ecosystems

• they make our lives easier

• burning coal or other fossil fuels can cause air and water pollution

• used products can fill landfills or litter beaches and other natural areas

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

• Pro

• Con

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

• Pro

• Con

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

• Pro

• Con

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

• Pro

• Con

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Choose ALL of the renewable resources

• sun

• coal

• wind

• fossil fuels

• Earth (geothermal)

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

• Pro

• Con

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