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Why are fossil fuels currently the energy source that people worldwide use frequently?
Fossil fuels are widely used because they are relatively inexpensive, easily accessible, and provide high energy density. However, their use contributes to air pollution, climate change, and resource depletion. The transition to cleaner and more sustainable energy sources is vital for addressing these environmental challenges.
What is a renewable resource and give an example?
A renewable resource is a resource that can be replenished naturally over a relatively short period of time. An example of a renewable resource is solar energy, which is constantly being generated by the sun and can be harnessed through solar panels to create electricity.
How does conservation of resource also reduce pollution and protects habitat?
If you conserve, or save a resource, then that resource does not have to be manufactured as much because we are re-using it. For example, if we conserve paper, recycle carboard and newspaper, then there is less of a need for the cutting of trees and manufacturing of the paper products. This protects the forest habitat. Also, the manufacturing process creates pollution, so it also cuts back on pollution as well. The same concept applies for conserving plastics, oil, water, etc.
Is it worth quarrying limestone because of the pollution?
Quarrying limestone can lead to pollution through dust, noise, and vibrations. However, limestone is a valuable resource used in construction, agriculture, and industry. To mitigate pollution, proper planning, regulations, and monitoring can help minimize the environmental impact of limestone quarrying.
Classift environmental problems into three major categories?
Pollution: Includes air, water, and soil pollution caused by various sources such as industry, agriculture, and transportation. Habitat destruction: Includes deforestation, urban expansion, and degradation of ecosystems which threaten the survival of plant and animal species. Resource depletion: Involves the unsustainable use of natural resources like fossil fuels, minerals, and water leading to their scarcity and potential exhaustion.
What is resource pollution?
Resource pollution means contaminating a given resource. Contamination of water can be considered as a good example of resource pollution.
Which nonrenewable resource produces the least pollution?
Natural gas. Of the three non-renewable fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas), natural gas (methane) produces the least carbon dioxide and other pollution.
Which resource is both renewable and inexpensive?
Gold
Why do we use coal for energy?
Coal is used for energy production because it is a readily available and relatively inexpensive source of fuel. When burned, coal releases a lot of energy, making it useful for powering electricity generation plants. However, coal is a non-renewable resource and burning it contributes to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
What major resource in Canada adds to air pollution?
The oil sands are a major resource which also contribute to air pollution.
What are the advantages of wind as a renewable resource?
An advantage is humans do not have to waste anything to have the wind blow naturally. There is not pollution caused by it. Nothing is burned, no where is flooded, and it is relatively inexpensive.
Why is natural gas inexpensive?
Because natural gas is NOT a renewable resource.
Which energy resource is pollution free?
Solar power plant
Why is money not considered to be a capital resource in economics?
Because money does not produce anything. Something is a capital resource because it produces ... it makes consumables or produces services.
What is a resource that is naturally replaced in a relatively short time?
Natural
What is a natural resource that is replaced in a relatively short time?
Natural
What is the definition for natural resource?
it is a reasource that the land produces naturally.
