All Flashcards
Why are fossil fuels considered nonrenewable?
They take millions of years to form, far exceeding a human lifespan.
What is the primary environmental concern with nonrenewable energy?
Greenhouse gas emissions and pollution contribute to climate change and environmental degradation.
Why is sustainability important when considering energy sources?
Ensures long-term availability of resources and minimizes environmental impact for future generations.
What role does energy play in climate change?
The burning of fossil fuels releases greenhouse gases, which trap heat and contribute to global warming.
How can renewable energy mitigate climate change?
Renewable sources produce little to no greenhouse gas emissions, reducing our carbon footprint.
Why is transitioning to renewable energy an economic issue?
It creates new jobs, reduces reliance on fossil fuel imports, and can lead to long-term cost savings.
How can transitioning to renewable energy promote sustainability?
Reduces reliance on finite resources, minimizes environmental impacts, and ensures long-term energy availability.
How can energy conservation help protect the environment?
Reduces energy demand, decreasing the need for fossil fuel extraction and combustion.
How can implementing energy-efficient technologies promote sustainability?
Decreases energy consumption, lowering greenhouse gas emissions and reducing resource depletion.
How can supporting policies that incentivize renewable energy use help protect the environment?
Encourages the adoption of cleaner energy sources, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and mitigating climate change.
How can promoting public awareness about the benefits of renewable energy contribute to environmental protection?
Increases public support for renewable energy policies and encourages individual actions to reduce energy consumption and carbon footprint.
How can using solar power help protect the environment?
Reduces reliance on fossil fuels, lowers greenhouse gas emissions, and decreases air pollution.
How can using wind energy help protect the environment?
Provides clean energy with minimal emissions, reducing the carbon footprint of electricity generation.
How does using hydroelectric power contribute to sustainability?
Harnesses the power of water to generate electricity, a renewable resource, though it can have ecological impacts.
How does using biomass energy contribute to sustainability?
Utilizes organic matter for fuel, reducing waste and potentially lowering emissions if managed sustainably.