Recourse managemant

• What is a natural resource?

  Any feature used to meet human needs
• What are the types of natural resources?

  • Biotic resources: living, capable of reproduction
  • Abiotic resources: non-living, from lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere
  • Non-renewable resources: take millions of years to form
  • Renewable resources: can be naturally replenished
• What are biotic resources?

  Living resources obtained from the biosphere
• What are abiotic resources?

  Non-living resources from various spheres
• Why are non-renewable resources significant?

  They take millions of years to form
• What is a consequence of deforestation?

  Threatens biodiversity and causes soil erosion
• What is the impact of overfishing?

  Reduces fish populations like cod in the North Sea
• How does oil extraction affect indigenous peoples?

  Pollutes rivers they rely on for survival
• What is a consequence of intensive farming?

  Reduces biodiversity
• How are natural resources distributed globally?

  They are not evenly distributed
• Where are fossil fuels like coal typically found?

  In sedimentary rock regions
• What is a key feature of East Anglia's geography?

  Fertile soils for arable farming
• What is the energy usage trend in developed countries?

  Higher energy usage compared to less developed countries
• What is the relationship between wealth and energy resource investment?

  Wealthier countries can invest in diverse energy types
• What is the cheapest form of renewable energy?

  Wind energy
• What are the negative impacts of using coal?

  Releases CO₂ and causes air pollution
• What is a positive impact of using natural gas?

  Safer than coal and oil
• What is a negative impact of uranium use?

  Risk of exposure to radiation
• What are the impacts of renewable energy resources?

  • Hydroelectric power: Provides jobs, non-polluting, but can displace people
  • Wind power: Powers homes, non-CO₂ producing, but considered ugly
  • Solar power: Creates jobs, requires land, uses toxic metals
• What is fracking and its environmental impact?

  Releases shale gas but pollutes water
• What is sustainable management of energy resources?

  Meeting present needs without compromising future resources
• What is the role of individuals in energy management?

  Using energy-efficient products and solar panels
• How do businesses view renewable energy?

  Good for public relations but expensive
• What is the significance of the UN Climate Change Summit?

  World leaders share targets to reduce global warming
• What percentage of Germany's electricity comes from renewable resources?

  One third
• What strategies does China use to manage energy resources?

  HEP, solar power, and coal restrictions
• What is a strategy Germany uses to promote renewable energy?

  Paying people for renewable energy production
• What are the factors affecting the global energy mix?

  • Population size
  • Wealth of the country
  • Availability of energy resources
• What are the positive and negative impacts of coal, oil, natural gas, and uranium?

  Positive Impacts:

  • Coal: Generates large amounts of energy
  • Oil: Creates jobs
  • Natural Gas: Safer than coal and oil
  • Uranium: Produces less CO₂

  
  

  Negative Impacts:

  • Coal: Dangerous mining, air and water pollution
  • Oil: Harmful chemicals, land clearance
  • Natural Gas: Contributes to global warming
  • Uranium: Expensive, radioactive waste