Renewable and Non-Renewable Resources

The video tutorial introduces natural and man-made resources, highlighting their differences. It explains renewable and non-renewable resources, focusing on the importance of renewable resources like solar, wind, and hydropower. The tutorial emphasizes the benefits of alternative energy sources, which are clean and sustainable. Students are encouraged to engage in activities like building solar and hydropower robots to reinforce their understanding.

Which of the following is a natural resource?

• Camera

• Furniture

• Wind

• iPhone

What is a characteristic of man-made resources?

• They are created by humans or robots

• They are free

• They are always renewable

• They are provided by the Earth

What does the prefix 're' in 'renewable' signify?

• Before

• Again

• Not

• After

What is the root word in 'renewable'?

• Renew

• Re

• New

• Able

Which of the following is NOT a renewable resource?

• Solar

• Wind

• Geothermal

• Coal

What does 'bio' in 'biomass' mean?

• Life

• Heat

• Earth

• Water

What is a key feature of alternative energy resources?

• They produce more waste

• They are always man-made

• They rely on natural processes

• They are non-renewable

What does 'clean' mean in the context of energy resources?

• Limited availability

• Expensive to produce

• Zero carbon emissions

• High carbon emissions

What must renewable resources be to be considered 'green'?

• Expensive

• Limited

• Continually available

• Man-made

What is the purpose of the pretest mentioned in the conclusion?

• To study prefixes

• To build robots

• To assess initial knowledge

• To learn about man-made resources