Chapter 14 Flashcards

(15 cards)

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The materials we use from nature such as wind energy, water, plants, animals, & fossil fuels to make things we need are called _________

A

Natural Resources

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_________ are those that can be replaced or never runs out

A

Renewable Resources

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3
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3 examples of renewable resources are include _______,________,________

A

Solar Energy, Wind Power, Geothermal Energy

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4
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Formed the sun has produced energy in the form of light & heat.

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Solar Energy

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5
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Wind is moving air created as the sun heats the earths surface. As long as the sun is shining, the wind remains an intimate, renewable resource.

A

Wind Power

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Flowing water creates energy that can be captured & turned into electricity which is called

A

Hydroelectric Power

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7
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When we use heat from the Earth to generate energy is called

A

Geothermal Energy

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8
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____ is any material made by plants & animals that we can convert into energy.

A

Biomass

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9
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______ are those that cannot be replaced at the same rate it is being used. It takes a long time to be replaced.

A

Non-Renewable Resources

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10
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is black or brownish rock. We burn coal to create energy.

A

Coal

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11
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Is a liquid fossil fuel. Most of the worlds oil is still under the ground.

A

Oil

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12
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We rely on natural gas to give power to lights, TVs, air conditioners, & kitchen appliances.

A

Natural Gases

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13
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Burning fossil fuels are harmful to the environment. When coal and oil are burned, they release particles that can ____ the air, water, and land

A

Pollute

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14
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Without natural resources, humans would not survive. People use natural resources every day _________.

A

Directly or Indirectly

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15
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More than _____% of resource use towards food & drink, mobility (card, trains), and housing.

A

60%

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