Geography Study May 5th

What is the difference between a renewable and non-renewable energy resource?

A renewable resource is one that is replaced relatively quickly, such as forests. A non-renewable resource is one that is depleted when used or takes millions of years to regenerate, like oil.

Examples of renewable energy sources

Three examples of renewable energy sources are fresh water, trees, and seafood.

Examples of non-renewable energy sources

Three examples of non-renewable energy sources are coal, oil, and natural gas.

What are the disadvantages of non-renewable energy?

Disadvantages of non-renewable energy sources include environmental pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, finite availability, and dependence on geopolitical factors.

What is a natural resource?

Natural resources are materials or substances such as minerals, forests, oil, and water that occur in nature.

What is a flow resource?

Flow resources are resources that must be used when and where they are found. Examples include solar, hydro, and wind energy.

What are Fairtrade products and why are they made?

Fairtrade products are produced in a manner that supports sustainable development in developing countries. They ensure fair wages for workers, improve environmental conditions, and aim to reduce the worldwide wage gap.

What are some environmental consequences of non-renewable energy source usage/extraction?

Consequences include carbon emissions, which contribute to global warming; smog from burning fossil fuels, which affects air quality; and nuclear waste from nuclear energy, which poses long-term storage challenges.

What can consumers do to promote sustainable development?

Consumers can buy Fairtrade products to ensure ethical sourcing, boycott products that are not produced ethically, and reduce their consumption of natural resources by taking shorter showers, avoiding single-use items, and conserving electricity.