APES Video Notes 6.1 - Renewable vs. Nonrenewable Energy Sources

Mr. Smeads discusses renewable and non-renewable energy sources, explaining their definitions, examples, and differences. Renewable resources can regenerate naturally if used sustainably, while non-renewable resources exist in fixed amounts and will deplete. The video emphasizes the importance of consumption rates for sustainability and provides examples of both types of resources. It concludes with a practice question on biomass as a renewable resource.

What is the main objective of learning about renewable and non-renewable resources?

• To understand their chemical properties

• To study their historical usage

• To learn about their geographical locations

• To identify the differences between them

Which type of resource can be naturally regenerated at or near its rate of use?

• Non-depletable renewables

• All of the above

• Non-renewable resources

• Depletable renewables

What happens if renewable resources are used faster than they regenerate?

• None of the above

• They remain sustainable

• They regenerate faster

• They become non-renewable

What is a key characteristic of non-depletable renewable resources?

• They are primarily fossil-based

• They cannot be exhausted

• They regenerate quickly

• They can run out if overused

Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable resource?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Hydroelectric power

• Coal

Why are fossil fuels considered non-renewable?

• They regenerate over millions of years

• They are unlimited in quantity

• They are based on solar technology

• They regenerate quickly

What is the primary challenge with nuclear power as an energy source?

• It relies on finite radioactive elements

• It is based on renewable biomass

• It regenerates quickly

• It is infinitely sustainable

What is the estimated lifespan of coal based on current consumption rates?

• 300 years

• 50 years

• 114 years

• 200 years

What does the graph comparing deforestation and reforestation rates illustrate?

• Equal rates of deforestation and reforestation

• Unsustainable deforestation

• Rapid regeneration of forests

• Sustainable use of forests

Why is it important to consume renewable resources at or below their regeneration rate?

• To reduce their effectiveness

• To classify them as non-renewable

• To increase their regeneration rate

• To ensure they remain sustainable