12. Example: NUCLEAR ENERGY
Nuclear fission uses uranium
to create energy.
Nuclear energy is a
nonrenewable resource
because once the uranium is
used, it is gone!
13. Examples: COAL, PETROLEUM, and GAS
Coal, petroleum, and natural gas
are considered nonrenewable
because they can not be
replenished in a short period of
time. These are called fossil
fuels.
24. Questions
1. What are the natural resources present in
your locality and cite means and ways for
you to protect it?
2. As a student, enumerate at least five ways
that you can do to help in using earth’s
resources sustainably.
25. You have the power to make a
difference
“Humankind has not woven
the web of life. We are but one
thread within it. Whatever we
do to the web, we do to
ourselves. All things are bound
together. All things connect.” -
Chief Seattle, 1855
26. Quiz: TRUE or FALSE
Direction: Write TRUE if the statement is showing the correct way of using Earth’s resources sustainably
and FALSE if not.
_________ 1. Offsetting the use of renewable resources.
_________ 2. Limiting waste material and energy at production.
_________ 3. Using the least amount of non-renewable resources.
_________ 4. Too much mining and quarrying for the purpose of getting precious metals, stones and gravel.
_________ 5. More factories are built to keep up with the demands of the fast growing population and industries.