11th Grade Science
E block Review
Expectations:
•Cooperation
•Participation
•Respect for EVERYONE
Objectives for 11th Grade E Block
Topics we will cover:
• Renewable and
Nonrenewable
resources
• Watersheds and
Wetlands
• Test-taking tips
NONRENEWABLE
AND
RENEWABLE
RESOURCES
11th Grade Science
E Block Review
What creates Energy?
What are
nonrenewable
resources?
NONRENEWABLE RESOURCES
A nonrenewable resource is a natural
resource that cannot be re-made or
re-grown at a scale comparable to its
consumption.
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.
HOW IS COAL MADE ???
HOW ARE OIL AND GAS MADE ???
NUCLEAR ENERGY
Nuclear fission uses
uranium to create
energy.
Nuclear energy is a
nonrenewable
resource because once
the uranium is used, it
is gone!
Nuclear Power Plant
What is a
renewable
resource?
Let us think....
If nonrenewable
resources are resources
that cannot be re-made
at a scale comparable
to its consumption, then
renewable resources
would be………?
RENEWABLE RESOURCES
A renewable resource is a
natural resource that can be
re-made or re-grown at a
scale comparable to its
consumption.
Types:
Solar, Geothermal, Wind,
Biomass, Hydroelectric
SOLAR
Energy from the
sun.
Why is energy
from the sun
renewable?
Comparing Solar energy
Active solar
Energy
• Uses a device to
concentrate
solar energy
Passive Solar
Energy
• Does not require
a mechanism to
utilize solar heat
• Windows facing
the South
GEOTHERMAL
Energy from
Earth’s heat.
Why is energy
from the heat of
the Earth
renewable?
Geothermal Energy Production
WIND
Energy from
the wind.
Why is energy
from the wind
renewable?
BIOMASS
Energy from
burning organic
or living matter.
Why is energy
from biomass
renewable?
WATER or HYDROELECTRIC
Energy from the
flow of water.
Why is energy of
flowing water
renewable?
Test-taking strategies
• Carefully read each Question and Answer.
• Look closely at the visual information
– Graphs, pictures, tables
• Use your knowledge to eliminate answer
choices.
• Answer every question.
• Mark those you wish to review again
• Use your best handwriting
• Answer all parts of the open-ended
questions
Sample Test Questions
1. Which system uses a nonrenewable
resource to generate electricity?
A wind turbines using air movement
B solar panels using the Sun’s radiation
C geothermal power plants using steam
D nuclear power plants usingradioactive elements
2. Which statement correctly describes
an energy source and its effect on the
environment?
A Fossil fuel, which comes from a continuously
renewable resource, generates greenhouse
gases.
B Solar power, which comes from a continuously
renewable resource, generates greenhouse
gases.
C Nuclear energy, which comes from a
nonrenewable resource, generates dangerous
waste.
D Hydroelectric power, which comes from a
nonrenewable resource, generates dangerous
waste.
Short Opened-Ended Question (2 pts)
3. The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska is
over 19 million acres of land. Its unique habitat
supports at least 45 species of land and marine
animals, 36 species of fish, and 180 species of
birds. Some people want to drill for oil in parts of
the refuge. Scientists estimate that the total
amount of recoverable oil in the refuge is
between 5 and 16 billion barrels.
Part A: Describe an environmental problem that
could be caused by drilling for oil in Alaska.
Part B: Describe a regional benefit of drilling for oil
in Alaska.
Scoring Guide
Score In this item, the student—
2-demonstrates a thorough understanding of the impact that drilling for
oil in Alaska will have on the environment by describing an
environmental problem that could be caused by drilling, and
describing a regional benefit drilling in Alaska could provide to the
region. The response is clear, complete, and correct.
1-demonstrates a partial understanding of the impact that drilling for oil
in Alaska will have on the environment by describing an
environmental problem that could be caused by drilling, or describing
a regional benefit drilling in Alaska could provide to the region. The
response may contain some work that is incomplete or unclear.
0 provides insufficient evidence to demonstrate any understanding of
the content being tested.
Non -scorable
BLK (blank) – No response or written refusal to respond or response too
brief to determine response
OT – Off task/topic
IL – Illegible
Accepted as correct answers:
A
B