Nonrenewable vs. Renewable Resources

By:Brianna ShieldsMarch 8, 2005

DO NOW• 1. Which alternative energy source

uses the energy from the Earth’s interior (core) for power?

• 2. Which alternative energy source uses the sun’s light for power?

• 3. Which type of fossil fuel is made of compressed plant remains, and is solid in form?

GOAL• To be able to distinguish between

renewable and nonrenewable resources.

REVIEW• What are fossil fuels composed of?

(How are they created?)

REVIEW• What are the three types of fossil

fuels?

REVIEW• Compare the benefits and

consequences of using fossil fuels

REVIEW• Determine which alternative

energy source holds the most promise for use in the future. Support your opinion with a fact.

REVIEW• Differentiate between

hydroelectric and tidal power

REVIEW• Differentiate between hydrogen

and nuclear energy

Pair Activity• Nonrenewable resources include

– Oil– Coal– Natural Gas

• See if you can come up with atleast 3 more resources that the Earth provides us with (either renewable or nonrenewable)

Nonrenewable Resources• Nonrenewabl

e Resources• When they are used up,

they cannot be replaced by nature

Nonrenewable Resources• Nonrenewabl

e Resource Examples

• 1. Fossil Fuels– Coal– Oil – Natural Gas

Nonrenewable Resources• Nonrenewabl

e Resource Examples

• 2. Minerals- mined, dug out of rocks and soil– (Metals, gemstones)

Renewable Resources• Renewable

Resources• Resources that are

continuously replaced by nature

Renewable Resources• Renewable

Resource Examples

• 1. Land– USES:

• Soil • Area for cities, farms,

forests• Produces food

Renewable Resources• Renewable

Resource Examples

• 1. Land- Problems– A. Dry

Renewable Resources• Renewable

Resource Examples

• 1. Land- Problems– B. Overgrowing crops

Renewable Resources• Renewable

Resource Examples

• 1. Land- Problems– C. Erosion

Renewable Resources• Renewable

Resource Examples

• 1. Land- Problems– D. Desertification

Soil Degradation

Renewable Resources• Renewable

Resource Examples

• 2. Water– USES: for drinking,

cooking, bathing, cleaning

Renewable Resources• Renewable

Resource Examples

• 2. Water– USES: Water cycle

purifies

Renewable Resources• Renewable

Resource Examples

• 2. Water– PROBLEMS:

• Limited amount of freshwater

• 97% in oceans

Renewable Resources• Renewable

Resource Examples

• 3. Animal Resources– USES: Provides food and

other products

Renewable Resources• Renewable

Resource Examples

• 3. Animal Resources– PROBLEM: using too

much

NYS Natural Resources

• Use the NYS resources packet to answer the questions pertaining to the renewable and nonrenewable resources of New York State.

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