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Natural resources
The materials we use from
nature
, they are the basis of
life
on Earth
Categories of natural resources
Renewable
resources
Non-renewable
resources
Renewable resources
Resources that can be
replaced
or never
run out
Solar energy
It is considered
unlimited
(the sun isn't going anywhere)
Wind power
Created as the
sun heats
the earth's surface, as long as the sun is shining the
wind
remains an infinite resource
Hydropower
Flowing water creates energy that can be captured and turned into
electricity
, water is constantly renewed by the
water cycle
Geothermal energy
Using
geothermal pumps
is a great way to heat or cool buildings
Biomass
Material made by plants and
animals
, examples include wood to
heat homes
and crops converted into biofuel
Non-renewable
resources
Resources that cannot be
replaced
, it takes a
long
time to be replaced
Fossil fuels
Formed from the
remains
of
living organisms
millions of years ago
More than 60% of resources use are towards food,
drinks
,
mobility
(car, trains)
Without
natural resources
humans would not
survive
People use
natural
resources every day directly or indirectly
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