Natural Resources

Study the distribution and extraction of Earth’s natural resources.

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Natural Resources

Resources that occur naturally in the environment and are used by humans.

Renewable Resource

A type of natural resource that can be replenished naturally over time, such as sunlight or wind.

Non-Renewable Resource

A type of natural resource that cannot be replenished on a human timescale, such as fossil fuels.

Mining

The process of extracting minerals or fossil fuels from the Earth.

Fossil Fuels

A natural resource commonly used for fuel, derived from the remains of ancient plants and animals.

Water as a Natural Resource

Water is a critical natural resource for human survival, agriculture and industrial use.

Forests as Natural Resources

Forests are natural resources providing timber, food, medicine and they play a critical role in c...

Coal, Oil, Natural Gas

These are types of fossil fuels, which are non-renewable natural resources.

Natural Resources Flashcards

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Natural Resources

Resources that occur naturally in the environment and are used by humans.

Resources that occur naturally in the environment and are used by humans.

Natural Resources

Renewable Resource

A type of natural resource that can be replenished naturally over time, such as sunlight or wind.

A type of natural resource that can be replenished naturally over time, such as sunlight or wind.

Renewable Resource

Non-Renewable Resource

A type of natural resource that cannot be replenished on a human timescale, such as fossil fuels.

A type of natural resource that cannot be replenished on a human timescale, such as fossil fuels.

Non-Renewable Resource

Mining

The process of extracting minerals or fossil fuels from the Earth.

The process of extracting minerals or fossil fuels from the Earth.

Mining

Fossil Fuels

A natural resource commonly used for fuel, derived from the remains of ancient plants and animals.

A natural resource commonly used for fuel, derived from the remains of ancient plants and animals.

Fossil Fuels

Water as a Natural Resource

Water is a critical natural resource for human survival, agriculture and industrial use.

Water is a critical natural resource for human survival, agriculture and industrial use.

Water as a Natural Resource

Forests as Natural Resources

Forests are natural resources providing timber, food, medicine and they play a critical role in climate regulation.

Forests are natural resources providing timber, food, medicine and they play a critical role in climate regulation.

Forests as Natural Resources

Coal, Oil, Natural Gas

These are types of fossil fuels, which are non-renewable natural resources.

These are types of fossil fuels, which are non-renewable natural resources.

Coal, Oil, Natural Gas

Wind and Solar Energy

These are types of renewable resources, naturally replenished and used for power generation.

These are types of renewable resources, naturally replenished and used for power generation.

Wind and Solar Energy

Overexploitation of Natural Resources

Overexploitation refers to the unsustainable extraction and use of natural resources.

Overexploitation refers to the unsustainable extraction and use of natural resources.

Overexploitation of Natural Resources

Sustainable Resource Management

The practice of using and managing natural resources in a way that meets current needs without compromising future availability.

The practice of using and managing natural resources in a way that meets current needs without compromising future availability.

Sustainable Resource Management

Soil as a Natural Resource

Soil is a natural resource essential for agriculture due to its nutrient content.

Soil is a natural resource essential for agriculture due to its nutrient content.

Soil as a Natural Resource

Role of Minerals and Metals in Industry

Minerals and metals are natural resources used in various industries for manufacturing goods.

Minerals and metals are natural resources used in various industries for manufacturing goods.

Role of Minerals and Metals in Industry

Environmental Effects of Mining

Mining can lead to environmental damage, including deforestation, erosion, and water contamination.

Mining can lead to environmental damage, including deforestation, erosion, and water contamination.

Environmental Effects of Mining

Conservation of Natural Resources

Conservation is the sustainable use and management of natural resources including wildlife, water, air, and earth deposits.

Conservation is the sustainable use and management of natural resources including wildlife, water, air, and earth deposits.

Conservation of Natural Resources

Resource Depletion

Refers to the situation where the consumption rate of natural resource is greater than its rate of replenishment.

Refers to the situation where the consumption rate of natural resource is greater than its rate of replenishment.

Resource Depletion

Natural Resources in Agriculture

Agriculture heavily relies on natural resources, particularly water and soil.

Agriculture heavily relies on natural resources, particularly water and soil.

Natural Resources in Agriculture

Importance of Fish and Marine Resources

Fish and other marine resources are crucial for human nutrition, especially as a source of protein.

Fish and other marine resources are crucial for human nutrition, especially as a source of protein.

Importance of Fish and Marine Resources

Geothermal Energy

Geothermal energy is a renewable resource derived from the Earth's internal heat.

Geothermal energy is a renewable resource derived from the Earth's internal heat.

Geothermal Energy

Impact of Deforestation

Deforestation can lead to a reduction in biodiversity, disruption of water cycles, and climate change.

Deforestation can lead to a reduction in biodiversity, disruption of water cycles, and climate change.

Impact of Deforestation

Hydroelectric Power

Hydroelectric power is a renewable resource generated by harnessing the power of flowing or falling water.

Hydroelectric power is a renewable resource generated by harnessing the power of flowing or falling water.

Hydroelectric Power

Impact of Human Activities

Human activities can negatively impact the availability and quality of natural resources through pollution, deforestation, and overconsumption.

Human activities can negatively impact the availability and quality of natural resources through pollution, deforestation, and overconsumption.

Impact of Human Activities

Natural Resources in Economic Development

Natural resources, when properly managed, play a key role in economic development through trade and as raw materials for industries.

Natural resources, when properly managed, play a key role in economic development through trade and as raw materials for industries.

Natural Resources in Economic Development

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