Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
17 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
What are resources?
|
anything NEEDED by human beings to live
|
|
What are nautural resources?
|
materials removed from the earth that are needed and used by people
|
|
Give some examples of natural resources
|
fossil fuels-oil, coal, natural gas, water, minerals
|
|
What are living resources?
|
anything living on the earth that people use.
|
|
Give examples of living resources
|
wood, plants for food, cotton, animals for food
|
|
What are renewable resources?
|
resources that are replaced by nature in a reasonable amount of time
|
|
Give some examples of renewable resources
|
wood, water, soil, plants, animals
|
|
What are nonrenewable resources?
|
any resource that cannot be replaced by nature in a reasonable amount of time.
|
|
What are example of nonrenewable resources
|
fossil fuels & minerals
|
|
What are limited resources
|
something needed where there is only a certain amount. You might run out.
|
|
Give examples of limited resources
|
fossil fuels, minerals
|
|
What are unlimited resources`
|
resources that won't run out
|
|
Give examples of unlimited resources
|
trees, animals, air, water
|
|
What is recycling?
|
The process by which materials are reproduced into a usable form instead of being thrown away.
|
|
Give examples of items that may be recycled
|
Plastics, Metals, Computer Equipment, Cell Phones
|
|
Why do they mean when the say some countries have energy and some do not?
|
All countries need energy, but some countries have more sources then others.
EX. Canada has many rivers that can generate hydroelectric energy. Saudi Arabi has large supplies of oil but very little water. |
|
What are some alternative energy sources being developed by countries?
|
Nuclear Energy, Wind Power, Solar Power
|