Do the Ch. 7 and 8 Vocab using the vocab sheet provided.
Chapter 7 Resources and Energy
Section 1: Mineral Resources
Key Ideas
Explain what ores are and where they form.
Identify why mineral resources are important.
Describe four methods by which humans obtain mineral resources.
Section 2: Nonrenewable Energy
Key Ideas
Explain why coal is a fossil fuel.
Describe the formation of petroleum and natural gas.
Describe how fossil fuels are used today.
Explain how nuclear fission generates electricity.
Section 3: Renewable Energy
Key Ideas
Explain how geothermal energy may be used as a substitute for fossil fuels.
Describe two methods for harnessing energy from the sun.
Describe four sources of renewable alternative energy.
SECTION 4 Resources and Conservation
Key Ideas
Describe the importance of using fossil fuels wisely.
Explain how the environmental impacts of mining can be reduced.
Identify how conservation protects natural resources.
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Pollution Brainstorm
Resources Brainstorming
Renewable Energy
Sink Hole in Bowling Green, KY: Corvette Museum
Plate Boundaries
Plate Tectonics Puzzle
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Subduction at Tonga and Chile
Magnetic Polarity Reversal Lab
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Chapter 8 Powerpoint
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Yellowstone and the Ring of Fire, 13:00
Where is the ALVIN Submersible?
It's been working since 1964.
3/20/1980 Mt. St. Helens
Mount St. Helens Disintegrates in Enormous Landslide
5/18/1980 Mt. St. Helens
Minute by Minute: The Eruption of Mount St. Helens
Volcano Project
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