Why are fossil fuels non-renewable resources?
because they cause air and water pollution
because they take millions of years to replace
Which item is often made from plants?
shirt
boots
milk
bottle
Is this a renewable or non-renewable resource?
renewable
non-renewable
Wind and solar power are SUSTAINABLE sources of energy. What does SUSTAINABLE mean?
able to move to many places
able to be used for a long time
Is this a renewable or non-renewable resource?
renewable
non-renewable
What happens when you reduce, reuse, and recycle?
You conserve natural resources.
You destroy many animal habitats.
True or false. People use resources faster than they can be replaced.
true
false
Moby brings his lunch in a paper bag every day. What can he do instead to save paper?
use a reusable lunch box
eat fruit and vegetables
ride the bus to school
True or false. Recycling is the only way to conserve natural resources.
false
true
Is this a renewable or non-renewable resource?
non-renewable
renewable
Which is a natural resource?
plants
glass
paper
True or false. Fossil fuels take millions of years to form in the earth.
true
false
Which is a renewable natural resource?
sun
coal
oil
Which is a renewable natural resource?
wind
rock
oil
True or false. People can use solar energy to light and power homes.
false
true
People can CONTAMINATE an area with harmful chemicals. What does CONTAMINATE mean?
to pollute
to search
to recycle
Is this a renewable or non-renewable resource?
renewable
non-renewable
Which is made from rocks and minerals?
vase
ruler
teddy bear
mittens