Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources

How does burning fossil fuels affect the environment?

• It releases greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, contributing to global warming and climate change.

• It helps in reducing air pollution and improving air quality.

• It has no significant impact on the environment.

• It increases the availability of renewable energy sources.

What is an example of a nonrenewable energy source?

• Gasoline, which is used to fuel cars.

• Solar energy, harnessed from the sun.

• Wind energy, generated by wind turbines.

• Hydropower, produced from flowing water.

What role do wind turbines play in energy production?

• They store electrical energy for later use.

• They convert kinetic energy from the wind into electrical energy, providing a renewable source of power.

• They generate heat energy for residential heating.

• They filter air pollutants from the atmosphere.

What is the relationship between population growth and energy consumption?

• As the population grows, energy consumption typically increases due to higher demand for electricity, transportation, and heating.

• Population growth has no effect on energy consumption.

• Energy consumption decreases as the population grows due to advancements in technology.

• Population growth leads to a decrease in energy consumption as people move to urban areas.

What are some activities that can help control global warming?

• Using fossil fuels for energy

• Increasing energy efficiency

• Deforestation

• Reducing waste

What is energy consumption?

• The amount of energy used by individuals, businesses, and governments, often measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh) or joules.

• The total energy produced by renewable sources in a year.

• The energy required to power a single household for a month.

• The energy lost during the transmission of electricity.

What is an example of a renewable energy source?

• Solar energy, which is harnessed from sunlight.

• Natural gas, which is extracted from the earth.

• Coal, which is mined from the ground.

• Nuclear energy, which is generated from uranium.

What is the significance of energy conservation?

• It increases energy consumption and promotes waste.

• It reduces energy consumption, lowers greenhouse gas emissions, and helps preserve nonrenewable resources.

• It has no impact on the environment or resources.

• It is only important for economic reasons.

What is global warming?

• A temporary increase in Earth's temperature due to seasonal changes.

• The long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities, primarily the emission of greenhouse gases.

• A natural phenomenon that occurs every few decades without human influence.

• The cooling of the Earth's surface caused by increased ice coverage.

What is a renewable resource?

• A resource that cannot be replaced once used up.

• A natural resource that can be replenished naturally over time, such as sunlight, wind, and water.

• A resource that is available in unlimited quantities.

• A resource that is only found in specific geographical locations.