Renewable and Non-Renewable Resources

Flashcards based on lecture notes about renewable and non-renewable resources, coal, and petroleum.

How do renewable resources replenish themselves in human timescales?

Through natural processes like solar radiation for sunlight and atmospheric cycles for air.

Provide real-world examples demonstrating the use of renewable resources.

Solar panels converting sunlight into electricity and windmills harnessing wind energy.

Differentiate between the formation processes of coal and petroleum.

Coal forms from decomposed vegetation under pressure, while petroleum originates from marine animal remains under similar conditions.

Describe the fractional distillation process in petroleum refining.

It involves separating petroleum constituents based on their boiling points, with lighter fractions like petrol vaporizing at lower temperatures.

Outline the environmental benefits of using CNG as a fuel compared to petrol or diesel.

CNG produces lower emissions of pollutants, contributing to cleaner air and reduced greenhouse gas effects.

Explain the role of PCRA in promoting petroleum conservation.

PCRA advocates