WorksheetsEnergy Sources
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
What is the Greenhouse Effect?
the increase of Earth's temperature due to heat energy being trapped by certain atmospheric molecules
the effect of the sun's radiation on plants
the decrease of Earth's temperature due to heat energy being trapped by certain atmospheric molecules
the weather and climate systems
Wood is...
Renewable
Nonrenewable
Used to make oil
Used to make glass
How can Earth be impacted by rising carbon dioxide levels?
Rotation speed
Economic impact
Gravitational pull of the sun and moon
weather and climate systems
What is sustainable agriculture?
does not deplete or damage the land resources
leads to economic stability
uses the proper agricultural chemicals
increases the amount of crops grown
What is impacted the most by global warming?
precipitation
greenhouse effect
wind
economy
Why are petroleum and uranium considered nonrenewable resources?
They can both be mined
It takes a significantly long time for them to form
They are both formed within the Earth
Both are fossil fuels
Wood is renewable; however; how can trees go from being a renewable resource to becoming nonrenewable?
Trees can be converted into natural gas
trees are always renewable
trees can be converted into petroleum
Trees are cut down to make wood products faster than new trees can grow
Which energy resources are nonrenewable?
natural gas
uranium
petroleum
water
