Natural Revources Flashcards
1
Q
What is the atmosphere
A
The thin fragile layer of the gases that surround the Earth
2
Q
What is the lithosphere
A
The Earth’s crust including land forms rocks and soils
3
Q
What is the biosphere
A
Living matter on earth including all plant and animal life
4
Q
What is the hydrosphere
A
The water on the Earth’s surface in Oceans Rivers Lakes rain and mist
5
Q
Give three positives of fossil fuels
A
They give a lot of energy
They are cost-effective
There are currently easy to find
6
Q
Give three negatives of fossil fuels
A
It pollutes the air
Non-renewable
They are dangerous if used incorrectly
7
Q
What are fossil fuels
A
Natural substances formed from buried remains of ancient organisms that can be used as a source of energy
