Unit 5: Energy Sources Vocab

What does the term 'Scarcity' refer to?

• The state of being in short supply; a situation where resources are limited.

• Resources that cannot be replenished within a human lifespan, such as fossil fuels.

• Resources that can be replenished naturally over time, like solar energy or wind power.

• A person responsible for taking care of something, particularly in terms of managing resources sustainably.

• The practice of protecting and managing natural resources to prevent depletion and ensure sustainability.

What does 'Nonrenewable' mean?

• The state of being in short supply; a situation where resources are limited.

• The practice of protecting and managing natural resources to prevent depletion and ensure sustainability.

• Resources that cannot be replenished within a human lifespan, such as fossil fuels.

• A person responsible for taking care of something, particularly in terms of managing resources sustainably.

• Resources that can be replenished naturally over time, like solar energy or wind power.

What does 'Renewable' refer to?

• Resources that can be replenished naturally over time, like solar energy or wind power.

• The state of being in short supply; a situation where resources are limited.

• Resources that cannot be replenished within a human lifespan, such as fossil fuels.

• A person responsible for taking care of something, particularly in terms of managing resources sustainably.

• The practice of protecting and managing natural resources to prevent depletion and ensure sustainability.

What is a 'Steward'?

• The state of being in short supply; a situation where resources are limited.

• A person responsible for taking care of something, particularly in terms of managing resources sustainably.

• The practice of protecting and managing natural resources to prevent depletion and ensure sustainability.

• Resources that cannot be replenished within a human lifespan, such as fossil fuels.

• Resources that can be replenished naturally over time, like solar energy or wind power.

What does 'Conservation' mean?

• Resources that cannot be replenished within a human lifespan, such as fossil fuels.

• The practice of protecting and managing natural resources to prevent depletion and ensure sustainability.

• A person responsible for taking care of something, particularly in terms of managing resources sustainably.

• Resources that can be replenished naturally over time, like solar energy or wind power.

• The state of being in short supply; a situation where resources are limited.

What does 'Consumption' refer to?

• A person responsible for taking care of something, particularly in terms of managing resources sustainably.

• The state of being in short supply; a situation where resources are limited.

• The use of resources or goods by consumers; in environmental terms, it refers to the amount of resources used by individuals or societies.

• Resources that cannot be replenished within a human lifespan, such as fossil fuels.

• Resources that can be replenished naturally over time, like solar energy or wind power.