Nonrenewable vs. Renewable Resources
By:Brianna ShieldsMarch 8, 2005
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?
GOAL• To be able to distinguish between
renewable and nonrenewable resources.
REVIEW• What are fossil fuels composed of?
(How are they created?)
REVIEW• What are the three types of fossil
fuels?
REVIEW• Compare the benefits and
consequences of using fossil fuels
REVIEW• Determine which alternative
energy source holds the most promise for use in the future. Support your opinion with a fact.
REVIEW• Differentiate between
hydroelectric and tidal power
REVIEW• Differentiate between hydrogen
and nuclear energy
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
• 1. Fossil Fuels– Coal– Oil – Natural Gas
Nonrenewable Resources• Nonrenewabl
e Resource Examples
• 2. Minerals- mined, dug out of rocks and soil– (Metals, gemstones)
Renewable Resources• Renewable
Resources• Resources that are
continuously replaced by nature
Renewable Resources• Renewable
Resource Examples
• 1. Land– USES:
• Soil • Area for cities, farms,
forests• Produces food
Renewable Resources• Renewable
Resource Examples
• 1. Land- Problems– A. Dry
Renewable Resources• Renewable
Resource Examples
• 1. Land- Problems– B. Overgrowing crops
Renewable Resources• Renewable
Resource Examples
• 1. Land- Problems– C. Erosion
Renewable Resources• Renewable
Resource Examples
• 1. Land- Problems– D. Desertification
Soil Degradation
Renewable Resources• Renewable
Resource Examples
• 2. Water– USES: for drinking,
cooking, bathing, cleaning
Renewable Resources• Renewable
Resource Examples
• 2. Water– USES: Water cycle
purifies
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
Renewable Resources• Renewable
Resource Examples
• 3. Animal Resources– PROBLEM: using too
much
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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