Chapter 2-4What benefits do forest resourcesoffer to people

Forest resources are renewable, which means that we can us themforever if forest are cared for. People use wood for buildingmaterials used in homes, and for furniture. Musical instruments

like guitars and sports equipmentlike baseball bats are made of wood. Some plastics and fabrics use wood in their manufacture. oils, medicine, nuts, and rubber come from trees. Forests also offer recreational opportunities.Trees also release oxygen intothe atmosphere.

A fossil fuel that is dark , oily liquid

petroleum

What are some renewable sources Of energy for human use and what Benefits do they offer? What Disadvantages are their to their use?

Renewable energy sources are cleanerThan fossil fuels. The most commonlyUsed renewable energy source is Hydroelectric power, found where There are rivers of sufficient size. There is little or no pollution in Hydroelectric power. Wind power is very clean and can be used where there is adequate wind to

Turn the generators. Solar panels and other devices are Used more and more to generate Electricity or heat water for humanUse. The disadvantages of Renewable energy are that sourcesAre often not available where People live & in many cases fossil fuels Are still less expensive.

The production of electricity bywater power

Hydroelectric power

Energy produced by using the heat of Earth’s interior

Geotherman energy

Heat or light from the sun

Solar power