Copy this definition in your spiral notebook for Today’s Notes

Copy this definition in your spiral notebook for Today’s Notes

A natural resource is any material in nature that people use and value.

Pg. 68-69 There are so many natural resources in our

world that they are divided into two categories: renewable and nonrenewable

Renewable resourcesRenewable resources Renewable resources are resources that the

Earth replaces naturally. Any natural resource that is alive is a renewable

resource because it reproduces naturally. Examples are bananas, cotton, trees, etc..

Some renewable resources are not alive but they are still naturally replaced. For example: wind, water, solar energy, and soil.

Nonrenewable resourcesNonrenewable resources

Nonrenewable resources are resources that cannot be replaced.

These are natural resources that are not alive and are not replaced naturally.

Some examples include: Iron, coal, copper, oil, diamonds, etc.

Write Renewable or Nonrenewable for each of these

Write Renewable or Nonrenewable for each of these1. Bananas2. Gold3. Coffee4. Trees5. Oil (petroleum)6. Coal7. Sugar8. Iron

9. Fish10. Wind11. Natural gas12. Copper13. Silver14. Cotton15. Corn16. Solar energy

Nonrenewable Energy ResourcesNonrenewable Energy Resources

Fossil Fuels: nonrenewable resources that are formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals.

The main fossil fuels are: Coal Petroleum (Oil) Natural Gas

Managing Natural ResourcesManaging Natural Resources

(Class Discussion) Are we doing a good job of managing our natural resources?

Such as gasoline? (petroleum) Such as trees? How can we, in Murfreesboro, manage our

resources better?

Renewable Energy ResourcesRenewable Energy Resources

Hydroelectric power: the production of electricity from water power.

Re-read the 3rd paragraph. Do you feel that we should use hydroelectric power?

Should we use windmills? Nuclear Energy:

Should we use nuclear energy?

Hydroelectricity Hydroelectricity

Pros Power without polluting Lessens use of fossil

fuels

Cons Disrupts animal habitats expensive

Wind FarmsWind Farms This is a wind farm. As the wind blows, it

spins the propellers which create electricity.

Pros? Cons?

Wind EnergyWind Energy

Pros No pollution! Unlimited supply (we

won’t run out of wind) Lessens use of fossil

fuels

Cons Expensive! Bird strikes Expensive to repair

Nuclear PowerNuclear Power This is a nuclear power

plant. Pros? Cons?

Nuclear PowerNuclear Power

Pros Does not pollute the air Lots of power output!

Cons Nuclear waste is

dangerous An accident can be

deadly for people near it It’s uses nonrenewable

uranium

Mineral ResourcesMineral Resources

Mineral resources are: renewable? or nonrenewable?

Mineral resources are nonrenewable. We can preserve our mineral resources by

recycling aluminum and using these resources wisely.

Resources and WealthResources and Wealth

The United States is a very wealthy country. What do you think is a major reason as to why

the U.S. is so wealthy? Read page 72. Why is the U.S. such a wealthy country?

Essay TopicEssay Topic Write a 5 paragraph essay with 3 points on the following

topic. Due Wednesday September 8th

We have discussed pros and cons of alternative energy sources: such as hydroelectric power, wind energy, and nuclear power. Write an essay answering this question:

Should we use one or more of these forms of alternative energy? Why or why not?

Your essayYour essay A good paragraph has about 4 sentences. Ideas for Introduction paragraph:

Explain what renewable resources are Why they are a better choice than nonrenewable resources. Explain that using renewable resources have benefits and drawbacks…explain your opinion.

3 body paragraphs: Explain your opinion and reasons for your opinion in each paragraph.

Conclusion:Tell me your opinions and summarize why you feel this way