1. What is a nonrenewable resource?
2. Are all rocks made up of one mineral?
3. Coal is a very useful rock that formed over millions of years from the remains of plants. Is coal a mineral?
4. Which is a negative aspect of fossil fuels?
5. What is a consequence of burning fossil fuels?
6. Which is a thick, sticky, tar-like deposit of bitumen mixed into sandy sediment?
7. Which fossil fuel is considered the most abundant in the United States?
8. Which statement best explains an environmental outcome of using fossil fuels for energy?
9. Why is soil considered a vital resource?
10. A farmer wants to properly manage her soil to prevent a situation like the Dust Bowl. What is the best way to manage the soil?
11. Which of these rivers is in the North Carolina Sounds watershed?
12. Which describes a renewable energy resource?
13. Which energy cost would apply to Edwin, but not to Eleanor?
14. Predict what would happen if a factory in a community increased the burning fossil fuels.
15. Which would be a cost/benefit tradeoff for buying an electric car?
16. Ocean waves are a source of energy. In 1–2 sentences, make and justify a claim about whether ocean waves are a renewable or nonrenewable resource.
17. In three to five sentences, explain the effects of acid rain on the environment.
1. A nonrenewable resource is a resource that cannot be easily replenished or replaced once it has been depleted, such as fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas.
2. No, rocks are not made up of just one mineral. Rocks are typically made up of a combination of different minerals or mineraloids.
3. Coal is not a mineral, as it is an organic sedimentary rock formed from the remains of plants.
4. A negative aspect of fossil fuels is that they release harmful pollutants and greenhouse gases when burned, contributing to air pollution and climate change.
5. A consequence of burning fossil fuels is the release of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, leading to global warming and climate change.
6. The thick, sticky, tar-like deposit of bitumen mixed into sandy sediment is called oil sands or tar sands.
7. The most abundant fossil fuel in the United States is coal.
8. An environmental outcome of using fossil fuels for energy is the release of pollutants and greenhouse gases, leading to air pollution, water contamination, and climate change.
9. Soil is considered a vital resource because it supports plant growth, which is essential for producing food, fiber, and other resources. It also helps regulate water flow, store carbon, and provide habitats for organisms.
10. The best way to manage soil to prevent a situation like the Dust Bowl is to practice sustainable farming techniques such as crop rotation, conservation tillage, and planting cover crops to protect the soil from erosion and maintain its fertility.
11. The Neuse River is in the North Carolina Sounds watershed.
12. A renewable energy resource is one that can be replenished naturally in a relatively short period of time, such as solar energy, wind energy, and hydropower.
13. The energy cost that would apply to Edwin but not Eleanor is the cost of heating a large home, as Edwin likely has a larger space to heat compared to Eleanor.
14. If a factory in a community increased the burning of fossil fuels, it would lead to increased air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and negative impacts on the environment and public health.
15. A cost/benefit tradeoff for buying an electric car could include the higher upfront cost of the vehicle compared to a traditional gas-powered car, but the benefit of lower long-term fuel and maintenance costs, as well as reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
16. Ocean waves are a renewable resource because they are driven by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun, which will continue to exist for billions of years. As long as the Earth has tides, there will be ocean waves to harness for energy.
17. Acid rain is a type of precipitation that is acidic due to air pollution from sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides. When acid rain falls on trees, soil, water bodies, and buildings, it can cause damage and harm to ecosystems, forests, aquatic life, and infrastructure. Acid rain can also lead to soil acidification, reduced soil fertility, and the leaching of essential nutrients from the soil.
the Ai is correct because I got all answers correct except for 10 and 11. for ten the correct answer is "allow plants such as grass to root in it" and 11 is "Roanoke". this is for the Connections Academy students.
Thank you for providing the corrections for questions 10 and 11 from the Connections Academy students. Here are the updated answers:
10. The best way to manage soil to prevent a situation like the Dust Bowl is to allow plants such as grass to root in it, which helps prevent erosion and maintain soil health.
11. The Roanoke River is in the North Carolina Sounds watershed.