bell question 1. which alternative energy source uses the energy from the earth’s interior (core)...
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Bell Question• 1. Which alternative energy source
uses the energy from the Earth’s interior (core) for power?
• 2. Which alternative energy source uses the sun’s light for power?
• 3. Which type of fossil fuel is made of compressed plant remains, and is solid in form?
REVIEW• Determine which alternative
energy source holds the most promise for use in the future. Support your opinion with a fact.
Pair Activity• Nonrenewable resources include
– Oil– Coal– Natural Gas
• See if you can come up with atleast 3 more resources that the Earth provides us with (either renewable or nonrenewable)
Nonrenewable Resources• Nonrenewabl
e Resources• When they are used up,
they cannot be replaced by nature
Nonrenewable Resources• Nonrenewabl
e Resource Examples
• 2. Minerals- mined, dug out of rocks and soil– (Metals, gemstones)
Renewable Resources• Renewable
Resource Examples
• 1. Land– USES:
• Soil • Area for cities, farms,
forests• Produces food
Renewable Resources• Renewable
Resource Examples
• 2. Water– USES: for drinking,
cooking, bathing, cleaning
Renewable Resources• Renewable
Resource Examples
• 2. Water– PROBLEMS:
• Limited amount of freshwater
• 97% in oceans
Renewable Resources• Renewable
Resource Examples
• 3. Animal Resources– USES: Provides food and
other products
Natural Resources•Use your earth science
book to answer the questions pertaining to the renewable and nonrenewable resources of the planet.
Use your earth science book to answer the questions pertaining to the Earth’s resources.
1. What is solar energy and what its advantages and disadvantages?
2. Describe the process of nuclear power?
3. What are 3 obstacles in developing wind power?
4. What is hydroelectric power and how does the process work?
5. Is geothermal energy renewable or nonrenewable and how is it used?
6. How is tidal power harnessed and where is most useful and least useful?
Natural Resources: