Non-Renewable Resources and Sustainability

The video discusses non-renewable resources, such as fossil fuels, nuclear fuels, and minerals, highlighting their limited availability and impact on climate change. It emphasizes the importance of sustainability and the use of renewable resources to maintain ecological balance. The video also covers the role of recycling and the challenges in accessing essential minerals like phosphorus.

What is a characteristic of non-renewable resources?

• They are not used in modern technology.

• They are infinite and will never run out.

• They can be replaced quickly by natural processes.

• They take millions of years to replenish.

Which of the following is NOT a fossil fuel?

• Uranium

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Petroleum

What is the main type of nuclear fuel used today?

• Thorium

• Uranium-235

• Plutonium

• Carbon

How long are current terrestrial uranium supplies expected to last?

• 50 years

• 100 years

• 200 years

• 500 years

What is a major benefit of recycling electronic waste?

• It increases the demand for new electronics.

• It makes electronics more expensive.

• It reduces the need for mining new metals.

• It decreases the lifespan of electronics.

Which metal is NOT typically recovered from recycled cell phones?

• Copper

• Iron

• Silver

• Gold

What is phosphorus primarily used for?

• Fuel

• Fertilizers

• Electronics

• Building materials

Which country is NOT a major source of phosphate rock?

• Morocco

• China

• India

• United States

What is the goal of sustainability as discussed in the video?

• To increase the use of non-renewable resources.

• To maintain an ecological balance by avoiding resource depletion.

• To eliminate the use of all resources.

• To focus solely on economic growth.

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

• Coal

• Solar power

• Natural gas

• Nuclear power