DOL: Cause and Effect of Renewable/Non-renewable Resources 5/14

After learning in science class that the gasoline that powers cars is a nonrenewable resource, Evangeline decides she wants to find ways to use less gasoline. She lives close to school, but she still rides the bus every morning and afternoon. Her neighbor Emily rides to school with her mom every morning. All of the following are good ways for Evangeline to help use less gasoline EXCEPT -

• walk to and from school everyday

• ride her bike to and from school everyday

• ask her mom to drive her to school every morning and pick her up every afternoon

• ask Emily if she can ride with her to school every morning and back home every afternoon

Mikayla and her family use natural gas to heat their apartment. She knows that there is a limited amount of natural gas on Earth, so she decides that they should use a different type of energy that is more easily replaced. Which of the following energy options is both renewable and suitable for heating their apartment?

• Coal

• Petroleum

• Solar energy

• Nuclear energy

Which of the following actions contributes to conservation efforts?

• Leaving lights and electronics on when not in use

• Taking long showers and letting the water run while brushing teeth

• Recycling paper, plastic, and cans

• Cutting down trees without replanting them

A city is experiencing high levels of air pollution due to the burning of fossil fuels for electricity generation and transportation. Residents are concerned about the health effects of pollution and are looking for ways to reduce emissions. Which of the following is a solution to reduce pollution caused by fossil fuels?

• Continuing to rely solely on fossil fuels for energy

• Increasing the use of renewable energy sources like solar and wind power

• Ignoring the impact of fossil fuels on the environment

• Encouraging more use of fossil fuels in transportation and industry

In a world where people rely solely on fossil fuels for energy, the demand for energy keeps increasing. Without considering cleaner alternatives like solar or wind power, everyone burns fossil fuels more and more. But because these fuels release harmful gasses and smoke when burned, the air and water become very dirty, and plants and animals suffer. What would be the likely outcome if all fossil fuels were used without any consideration for alternative energy sources?

• Increased availability of renewable energy sources

• Accelerated pollution and harm to the environment

• Decreased pollution levels and improved environmental quality

• Plants and animals will become healthier and happier