8.4 Test ­ Types of Resources ADVANCED Study Guide Key TYPES OF RESOURCES 1. Why are natural resources distributed unevenly throughout earth? They are created unevenly → Plants and animals die and get buried in different locations and in different amounts. 2. Complete the venn diagram below using the following word bank Can be replaced during lifetime Cannot be replaced during lifetime Currently the resource used the most Formed from the remains of plants Better for the environment Required for humans to live Formed millions of years ago High upfront costs Biomass Fixed Amounts Geothermal Fossil Fuels Unlimited Amounts Solar Minerals Metal Natural Resources Uranium Water Wind READ THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS CAREFULLY!!! NON ­ RENEWABLE RESOURCES 3. How has the human population changed over time? ● Increased 4. How has the non­renewable resource consumption changed over time? ● Increased 5. Why has the non­renewable resource consumption changed over time? ● More people / More technology usage / Bigger houses / Oil companies want more $ (they rule the world) 6. If the non­renewable resource consumption continues to increase, how does the TOTAL amount of non­renewable resources on earth change? ● Decreases 7. If the non­renewable resource consumption stays the same, how does the TOTAL amount of non­renewable resources on earth change? ● Decreases 8.
Why do we want to limit the amount of non­renewable resources we use? Provide at least two reasons. ● It will eventually run out ● It is bad for our environment RENEWABLE RESOURCES 9. How has the renewable resource consumption changed over time? ● Increased 10. Why has the renewable resource consumption changed over time? ● Our technology has changed and become better, renewable resources are more accessible, we care about the environment and do not want to destroy our Earth 11. If the renewable resource consumption continues to increase, how does the TOTAL amount of renewable resources on earth change? ● It also continues to increase because there isn’t a limit and it can be produced daily 12. Why do we want to increase the amount of renewable resources we use? Provide at least two reasons ● It is better for the environment ● It reduces global warming FORMATION / LOCATION OF RESOURCES 13. Why are different resources utilized in different areas? ● Not all resources are available in all areas. The resources utilized can be dependent on what is available for use. 14. Why are non­renewable resources normally found on the coasts of continents? ● Non­renewable resources are formed from the remains of dead animals and plants. Due to the fossilization process, they are normally preserved and turned into fossil fuels at these locations 15. Why aren’t solar panels used in every part of the world? (ex. Antarctica) ● Not every part of the world gets enough direct sunlight for them to produce enough energy. Areas near the equator or areas that have a lot of sunlight are the best 16. Why aren’t wind turbines used in every part of the world? ● Not every part of the world gets enough consistent wind or its in an area that has too many buildings 23. Complete the table below for each of the types of renewable resources Type of Resource Solar Power 20. Which resources are expected to decrease in the next 25 years? ● Natural gas ● Coal ● Oil and other liquids 21. Which resource is consumed the most in 2005? ● Oil and other liquids 22. How many British Thermal Units of coal are expected to be used in 2035? ● 21 quadrillion (105 Quadrillion / .20 Energy from the sun is collected and converted into usable energy Pros Cons ● Creates energy during the day ● Saves money / Tax incentives ● Pollution Free ● Noise Free ● Doesn’t work at night or when its overcast ● Expensive to start ● Requires land/area for panels Wind Power Energy from the wind is collected and turned into useable energy ● No pollution ● Great potential ● Space­ Efficient ● Not consistent ● Large upfront costs ● Flicker Effect ● Can ruin small amount of farm land ● Threat to wildlife ● Loud and Ugly Hydro
power Hydropower (water power) is power gained from the energy of falling water and running water ● No pollution ● Reliable / Safe ● Flexible (changing water flow) ● Harms wildlife (fish habitats) ● Expensive ● Droughts cause problem ● Limited Reservoirs Bioma
ss Material from plants and animals is burned to produce energy Examples include wood, corn, garbage, and vegetable oil ● Widely available ● Abundant supply ● Helps deal with waste ● Requires a lot of energy with little gain ● Expensive ● Leads to deforestation ● Creates pollution ● Pollution Free ● Consistent ● Little land needed ● Large amounts of water ● High construction costs ● The best sites are location specific and far from cities READING GRAPHS Use the graph below to answer the following questions
17. Place the 7 resources in order from most consumed to least consumed in 2010. ● Petroleum, Natural Gas, Coal. Nuclear, Other Renewables, Hydroelectric, Wood 18. What are the two resources expected to start decreasing after 2010? ● Petroleum ● Coal 19. Which two resources had the greatest increase in consumption from 1950 – 2010? ​
(Math is required) ● Petroleum ● Natural Gas Use the graph below to answer the following questions Description Geother
mal Converts the heat of the earth to usable energy 23. Read about each fictional town and determine which renewable resources could be utilized. There may be more than one answer for each. ● A town is located on the banks of a running river. It is known to have a climate that is cloudy and high winds are common. ● Hydropower and Wind Power ● A village is located near a national park that is known for its warm geysers. The area is also known for its increasing agricultural areas. ● Geothermal and Biomass ● A city is located in an area that is known for its sunny days and cool breezes. ● Solar Power ● A town is having a new landfill created in an open area of unused land. ● Biomass