5.7C Earth and space. The student knows Earth's surface is constantly changing and consists of useful resources. The student is expected to identify alternative energy resources such as wind, solar, hydroelectric, geothermal, and biofuels
A renewable resource is something that can be replaced in a relatively short period of time.
Examples include:
-water
-air
-plants
-trees
A nonrenewable resource is something that cannon be replaced in a short amount of time. Once it is gone….it is gone forever.
Examples include:
-fossil fuels
-gems
-coal
A natural resource is something that we get from the Earth.
Some natural resources we use are:
-fresh water for showers/baths
-fruits to eat
-electricity created from fossil fuels
-oil and petroleum as fuel for an automobile
-sunlight so that plants can grow for us to eat.
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The graph above shows the use of natural resources in an urban area. Which nonrenewable resources should the community try to conserve?
TEK 4.7C & 5.2D
5th Grade Daily Reinforcers
TEK 4.7B
Which landform was most likely made by the process of weathering and erosion? A. island B. earthquake C. volcano
D. cliff
5th Grade Daily Reinforcers
TEK 4.7B
Which landform was most likely made by the process of weathering and erosion? Answer: D. cliff
5th Grade Daily Reinforcers
TEK 4.7C
101. Which of the following best completes the chart above? A. Wood B. Aluminum C. Water vapor D. Plants
Nonrenewable Resources
Coal
Natural Gas
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5th Grade Daily Reinforcers
TEK 4.7C
101. Which of the following best completes the chart above? Answer: B. Aluminum
5th Grade Daily Reinforcers
TEK 5.7C
107. Which of the following can be used as an alternative energy source? A. B.
Coal Mine Oil Rig C. D.
Hydroelectric Dam Natural gas refinery
5th Grade Daily Reinforcers
TEK 5.7C
107. Which of the following can be used as an alternative energy source? Answer: B. Hydroelectric Dam
5th Grade Daily Reinforcers
TEK 5.2D, 5.7C
According to the graph, what alternative energy source do people in the USA use the most? A. Oil B. Hydroelectric C. Natural gas D. Biomass
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