Study the distribution and extraction of Earth’s natural resources.
Resources that occur naturally in the environment and are used by humans.
A type of natural resource that can be replenished naturally over time, such as sunlight or wind.
A type of natural resource that cannot be replenished on a human timescale, such as fossil fuels.
The process of extracting minerals or fossil fuels from the Earth.
A natural resource commonly used for fuel, derived from the remains of ancient plants and animals.
Water is a critical natural resource for human survival, agriculture and industrial use.
Forests are natural resources providing timber, food, medicine and they play a critical role in c...
These are types of fossil fuels, which are non-renewable natural resources.
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Resources that occur naturally in the environment and are used by humans.
Natural Resources
A type of natural resource that can be replenished naturally over time, such as sunlight or wind.
Renewable Resource
A type of natural resource that cannot be replenished on a human timescale, such as fossil fuels.
Non-Renewable Resource
The process of extracting minerals or fossil fuels from the Earth.
Mining
A natural resource commonly used for fuel, derived from the remains of ancient plants and animals.
Fossil Fuels
Water is a critical natural resource for human survival, agriculture and industrial use.
Water as a Natural Resource
Forests are natural resources providing timber, food, medicine and they play a critical role in climate regulation.
Forests as Natural Resources
These are types of fossil fuels, which are non-renewable natural resources.
Coal, Oil, Natural Gas
These are types of renewable resources, naturally replenished and used for power generation.
Wind and Solar Energy
Overexploitation refers to the unsustainable extraction and use of natural resources.
Overexploitation of Natural Resources
The practice of using and managing natural resources in a way that meets current needs without compromising future availability.
Sustainable Resource Management
Soil is a natural resource essential for agriculture due to its nutrient content.
Soil as a Natural Resource
Minerals and metals are natural resources used in various industries for manufacturing goods.
Role of Minerals and Metals in Industry
Mining can lead to environmental damage, including deforestation, erosion, and water contamination.
Environmental Effects of Mining
Conservation is the sustainable use and management of natural resources including wildlife, water, air, and earth deposits.
Conservation of Natural Resources
Refers to the situation where the consumption rate of natural resource is greater than its rate of replenishment.
Resource Depletion
Agriculture heavily relies on natural resources, particularly water and soil.
Natural Resources in Agriculture
Fish and other marine resources are crucial for human nutrition, especially as a source of protein.
Importance of Fish and Marine Resources
Geothermal energy is a renewable resource derived from the Earth's internal heat.
Geothermal Energy
Deforestation can lead to a reduction in biodiversity, disruption of water cycles, and climate change.
Impact of Deforestation
Hydroelectric power is a renewable resource generated by harnessing the power of flowing or falling water.
Hydroelectric Power
Human activities can negatively impact the availability and quality of natural resources through pollution, deforestation, and overconsumption.
Impact of Human Activities
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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