NON RENEWABLE RESOURCES:

SILVER & MINERAL

By: Clarissa Guerrero

What are they used for?

Silver is used for various things such as: Electronics Mirrors/ coatings Coins Silver jewelry Batteries Solar energy Silverware

Mineral Used in cement Make glass Used in water filtration Ceramics Used in cement Metal alloys Jewelry

What is the effect of the use of these resources on the earth?

SilverSilver could be

found at hazardous waste if mixed with these compounds soil and/or water.

Mineral• Some forest

can be tore down for mining which would case damage to the environment.

What is the effect of the use of these resources on organisms?

SilverSilver has germicidal

effects and kills many lower organisms effectively without harm to higher animals.

MineralsMining can harm

the plants and animals around it.

How are they turned into useful energy?

Silver• Silver is used in

batteries to help them create electricity.

MineralCoal is mainly the

only mineral used for energy.

Describe some dangers using and transporting these

resources. Silver

• Silver nitrate is toxic. It is very poisonous and can cause burns. It can cause permanent blue-grey staining of eyes, mouth, throat and skin(long term).

Minerals • Mining these

minerals can cause erosion and damage to the biodiversity

• Can destroy the places were some creatures live.