Karteikarten: Sustainable Energy Technologies and Resources — 20 Karten

Natural resources — definition?

Materials provided by Earth for human use.

Biotic resources — examples?

Plants, animals, fossil fuels.

Abiotic resources — examples?

Metals like copper, minerals.

Renewable resources — can be?

Used repeatedly, won't run out.

Non-renewable resources — are?

Finite, deplete over time.

Sustainable resources — require?

Management to ensure availability.

Energy production — methods?

Fossil fuels, nuclear, hydro, solar, wind, geothermal.

Fossil fuels — formed from?

Ancient biological remains.

Hydroelectric power — uses?

Flowing water to generate electricity.

Solar power — converts?

Sunlight into electricity.

Wind power — harnesses?

Kinetic energy of wind.

Nuclear power — involves?

Uranium atom splitting.

Environmental impact — of fossil fuels?

Pollution and climate change.

Hydroelectric dam — impacts?

Habitat disruption, displacement.

Renewable energy — benefits?

Low emissions, sustainable.

Wind farm — location advantage?

Offshore reduces visual impact.

Solar panels — efficiency depends on?

Sunlight availability.

Geothermal power — limited by?

Geographical location.

Energy sources — environmental risk?

Fossil fuels and nuclear pose risks.

Sustainable energy — key?

Use renewable resources responsibly.