Natural resources

Cards (7)

  • What humans use the Earth’s natural resources for?
    • Warmth
    • Shelter
    • Food and transport
  • Sustainable development
    1. Development that meets the needs of the current generation
    2. Without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
  • Finite resource
    • A resource that will eventually run out
    • A resource that is being used faster than its being replenished
  • Example of finite resource
    • Crude Oil
    • Natural gas
    • Coal
  • Examples of infinite resources
    • Wind
    • Water
    • Solar energy
  • Another name for finite resources
    • non-renewable resources
  • Another name for infinite natural resources
    • renewable resources