Data Set 1
Renewable
Or
Use
Benefits
Nonrenewable
Water
Renewable –
if used wisely
Nonrenewable
Oil
Limestone
Silicon
Solar
Nonrenewable
Nonrenewable
Renewable
Environmental
Impacts
Necessary for all living
things to survive
It is essential
for life on Earth.
Free energy source.
Nonpolluting
Impacts related to
water are usually
issues of pollution
and waste created
by people
Habitat destruction
at drilling sites, the
refining process, its use
creates air, water
and land pollution,
major habitat/wildlife
destruction due to oil
spills.
Habitat destruction,
possible water
contamination,
creation of dust
Produce gasoline,
diesel fuel, jet fuel,
home heating fuel,
plastics and
much more
Is used to produce
many usable
products.
Road construction
and manufacturing of
cement
It is a durable
material, resists
heat
Used to make glass,
concrete, computer
chips, solar panels,
and medical implants
It is the 2nd most
abundant element
in Earth’s crust
after oxygen.
Erosion, habitat
destruction
Produce electricity
and heats water, crop
production
The most abundant
energy resource on
Earth – free energy
source –
nonpolluting
Some toxic materials
and chemicals are
used in the
manufacturing
process of
photovoltaic cells