Earth's Resources Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
Refers to the opportunities in an area which efforts to generate electricity
A
Energy Sources
2
Q
Does not renew itself at a sufficient rate
A
Non renewable
3
Q
3 examples of fossil fuels
A
Coal
Oil
Natural Gas
4
Q
Natural fuels foemed from remains of living organisms
A
Fossil Fuels
5
Q
Can be naturally replenished on a human timescale
A
Renewable Energy
6
Q
7 examples of Renewable Energy sources
A
Solar, Wind Power, Hydroelectric Energy, Biomass, Hydrogen and fuel cells, Geothermal Energy, Water resources
7
Q
5 sources of fresh water
A
Surface water Under river flow Ground water Frozen water Desalination
8
Q
Thin top layer of the crust
A
Soil
9
Q
Lands where the crops can cultivate
A
Arable lands