Resources

• What should you be able to do by the end of the video?

  Give examples of how humans use resources
• What is the difference between finite and renewable resources?

  Finite resources cannot be replaced quickly
• How does modern agriculture help meet the world's needs for cotton?

  It allows us to grow enough cotton efficiently
• How are trees used in relation to earth's resources?

  Trees are used for timber and fuel
• What type of fuel do many power stations run on now?

  Biofuels such as wood chips
• What has chemistry replaced in some cases regarding natural resources?

  Synthetic alternatives for natural resources
• From where does natural rubber come?

  From the sap of a tree
• What percentage of rubber used globally is synthetic?

  Around two-thirds
• What does it mean for a resource to be finite?

  It cannot be replaced quickly
• Why are fossil fuels considered finite resources?

  They form much slower than they are used
• How can renewable resources be characterized?

  They can be replaced as quickly as used
• What does it mean for human activities to be sustainable?

  Meet needs without harming future generations
• How does chemistry contribute to resource usage?

  It helps grow food and provide safe water
• What do artificial fertilizers allow us to do?

  Grow more food with available land
• What processes help extract metals more efficiently?

  Phyto mining and bio leaching
• What are the key roles of chemistry in resource management?

  • Provides artificial fertilizers for food growth
  • Ensures safe drinking water
  • Enhances metal extraction efficiency
• What are the types of resources discussed in the video?

  • Finite resources
  • Renewable resources