Quiz For 3/25 Flashcards
A material supplied by nature that is used by humans and other organisms
Natural resource
To organize into groups based on a system
Classify
A resource that is replenished at a slower rate then it is used
Nonrenewable resource
A naturally occurring non living substance
Minerals
A natural substance made of one or more minerals
Rocks
Able to produce the effect wanted without wasting time or energy
Efficient
To change in form
Transforms
A mixture of methane and other gases formed underground and used for energy
Natural gas
Energy produced by moving waterproof
Hydroelectric energy
A change that happens because of some kind of action
Effect
The presence of harmful substances in the environment
Pollution
What is the difference between a renewable resource and a nonrenewable resource?
A renewable resource is one that is made by nature at least as quickly as people use it, and a nonrenewable resource is not replaced in a person’s lifetime.
Describe the threats to orangutans in the wild. What can WE do to help orangutans even though we don’t live near their habitat?
The biggest threat to orangutans in the wild is deforestation. Orangutans need lots of large trees to provide food and shelter in their habitat. We can purchase foods from companies that use sustainably grown palm oil.
Why are forests important as a natural resource?
Forests provide habitat to many plants and animals. Forests provide materials for paper, medicines and food. They also provide oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide.
What is the difference between a mineral and a rock?
mineral is a natural, nonliving solid in Earth’s crust and a rock is made up of minerals.
Which color is best at capturing solar energy and how did our class figure that out?
Darker colors, such as black, capture the most solar energy. We watched a video of someone wrapping cups in 6 different colors of paper. She filled the cups with water, left them in the sun for two hours, and then measured the temperature. The cup with black paper had the highest temperature at the end
If a resource is renewable, why is it still important to use it carefully?
We must protect renewable resources because they may run out or get polluted.
List renewable source(s) of energy.
Geothermal, Sun, Water, Wind
List nonrenewable source(s) of energy.
Fossil Fuels (coal, oil, natural gas)
When humans build a dam, which of Earth’s spheres are affected?
Dams impact Earth’s geosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere.
Describe an unintended effect of spraying DDT to kill mosquitos in Borneo.
The DDT killed the geckos when they ate the insects that had the poison in their bodies
What can you do at home and at school to conserve natural resources?
There are many choices here! You can turn off the lights when you leave the room, turn off the water when you’re brushing your teeth, unplug your device when it’s fully charged, turn off your television when not in use, carry reusable bags to the store, refuse single use plastics by carrying your own straws and water bottle, etc.
