What is a nonrenewable resource?
A resource that is limited supply
A resource that is limited supply
A resource that is used for energy
A resource that is used for energy
A resource that can replace itself quickly
A resource that can replace itself quickly
Yes, a nonrenewable resource is a resource that is limited in supply and cannot be easily replenished or replaced.
A resource that cannot be easily replaced or replenished, such as fossil fuels or minerals that take millions of years to form.
So limited supply?
Which is a negative aspect of fossil fuels?
They cause pollution on Earth
They cause pollution on Earth
They are difficult to transport
They are difficult to transport
They take a long time to produce energy
They take a long time to produce energy
They cause pollution on Earth.
Which statement best explains an environmental outcome using fossil fuels for energy?
Fossil fuels release carbon dioxide which plants use to make food
When fossil fuels are burned, they release toxic gases into the air that cause pollution and increase global warming
When fossil fuels are Bruner, hazardous ash is created and carried through the environment by wind and dropped into nearby lakes and ponds
When fossil fuels are burned, they release toxic gases into the air that cause pollution and increase global warming.
What happens to infrared radiation by the earth if there is an increased level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
It is converted to carbon dioxide
It escapes and cools the atmosphere
It is absorbed and heats the atmosphere
It is absorbed and heats the atmosphere.
Which human activity can result in the heat island effect?
Covering the ground with concrete and pavement
Converting forest to agricultural land
Building green spaces and roof gardens