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Name three Renewable Resources on Earth
Forests, Sunlight, Water and Wind
Name three gases in the atmosphere.
Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide, Hydrogen, Nitrogen
What is Hydrosphere ?
Total amount of water on a planet
What is Biosphere?
All animals and plants on a planet.
Give five examples of Natural resources.
Wind, Sun, Water, Oil, Gas, Fossil Fuels
Give three examples of Non-renewable resources
Coal, Gas and Oil
What is this called ?
A landfill
Landfills lead to the formation of _________________ gas.
Methane, Greenhouse gases
Greenhouses gases trap 21 times more heat in the atmosphere than ___________ does..
Carbon dioxide
Why are forests often burnt or cut down ?
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What does decompose mean ?
to rot or decay
Where is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch located ?
In the Pacific Ocean between Japan and California
How many pieces of plastic are present in the ocean according to experts ?
5.25 Trillion Pieces
Why is forest depletion harmful ?
They are the Earth's lungs. They keep oxygen and Carbon dioxide in check.
What are Fossil fuels ?
Natural fuel formed from the remains of plants and animals.
What is Geothermal Energy ?
The heat within the earth is a powerful energy source- It is called Geothermal Energy
