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Nonrenewable vs. Renewable Resources
By: Brianna Shields March 8, 2005
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DO NOW 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?
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GOAL To be able to distinguish between renewable and nonrenewable resources.
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REVIEW What are fossil fuels composed of? (How are they created?)
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REVIEW What are the three types of fossil fuels?
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REVIEW Compare the benefits and consequences of using fossil fuels
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REVIEW Determine which alternative energy source holds the most promise for use in the future. Support your opinion with a fact.
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REVIEW Differentiate between hydroelectric and tidal power
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REVIEW Differentiate between hydrogen and nuclear energy
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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)
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Nonrenewable Resources
When they are used up, they cannot be replaced by nature
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Nonrenewable Resources
Nonrenewable Resource Examples 1. Fossil Fuels Coal Oil Natural Gas
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Nonrenewable Resources
Nonrenewable Resource Examples 2. Minerals- mined, dug out of rocks and soil (Metals, gemstones)
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Renewable Resources Renewable Resources
Resources that are continuously replaced by nature
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Renewable Resources Renewable Resource Examples 1. Land USES: Soil
Area for cities, farms, forests Produces food
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Renewable Resources Renewable Resource Examples 1. Land- Problems
A. Dry
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Renewable Resources Renewable Resource Examples 1. Land- Problems
B. Overgrowing crops
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Renewable Resources Renewable Resource Examples 1. Land- Problems
C. Erosion
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Renewable Resources Renewable Resource Examples 1. Land- Problems
D. Desertification
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Soil Degradation
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Renewable Resources Renewable Resource Examples 2. Water
USES: for drinking, cooking, bathing, cleaning
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Renewable Resources Renewable Resource Examples 2. Water
USES: Water cycle purifies
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Renewable Resources Renewable Resource Examples 2. Water PROBLEMS:
Limited amount of freshwater 97% in oceans
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Renewable Resources Renewable Resource Examples 3. Animal Resources
USES: Provides food and other products
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Renewable Resources Renewable Resource Examples 3. Animal Resources
PROBLEM: using too much
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NYS Natural Resources Use the NYS resources packet to answer the questions pertaining to the renewable and nonrenewable resources of New York State.
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