Let´s practice!

1) What is rock?

2) Using the diagram below to help, describe what happens during the rock cycle.

3) The photographs below show the two main methods of extracting rocks and minerals. Name the
two methods and describe the main difference between them.
4) In what ways can a new mine bring economic benefits to the area where it is opened? Give
examples.

5) Define the following key terms:

a) fossil fuel
b) non - renewable energy source
c) renewable energy source

6) Categorize the following energy sources into ‘renewable’ or ‘non-renewable’: coal, gas, nuclear,
solar, hydroelectric, biomass, geothermal, tidal, oil, wind.

7) Why are fossil fuels important to humans?

8) Describe how coal is formed.

9) Describe how oil and natural gas are formed.

10) Name three advantages and three disadvantages of 2 different energy sources.

11) Why does educating people play a vital role in reducing consumption of energy?

12) Oil spills are devastating to the environment. Outline the possible impacts on the following:
a) birds
b) marine mammals
c) beaches
d) coral reefs