Explain the implications of the depletion of renewable and nonrenewable energy resources and the importance of conservation.
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Burning fossil fuels increases the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. What is the LIKELY negative effect on Earth if extra carbon dioxide is added to our atmosphere?
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global warming
cleaner air
increased plant growth
a hole in the ozone layer
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The long-ago deposited plant and animal remains, now buried, have been compacted and transformed into coal and oil. Which of the following is a POSITIVE consequence of using fossil fuels.
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adds to air pollution
contributes to acid rain
requirement for photosynthesis
contributes to global warming
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Burning fossil fuels increases the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. What is the LIKELY negative effect on Earth if extra carbon dioxide is added to our atmosphere?
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The long-ago deposited plant and animal remains, now buried, have been compacted and transformed into coal and oil. Which of the following is a POSITIVE consequence of using fossil fuels.
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Solar cells harness the sun's energy and convert it into electricity. However, the cost of this clean energy is much higher than the cost of energy produced using fossil fuels. What development might reduce the prices of solar energy?
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Which would be the most helpful to prevent global climate change?
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Which is a possible disadvantage of using flowing water to produce electricity?
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Which is a problem using wind turbines to produce energy?
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Which is an example of a renewable energy resource?
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Why is coal considered a non-renewable resource?
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What is one way to conserve water?
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Instead of clear-cutting land and moving on, a local lumber business decides to start farming trees: cutting some of the trees and planting the fields they have just cut with saplings.
Compared to the old method of clear-cutting, evaluate the impact this new strategy will have on the environment.
