Energy Resources and Sustainability

What does 'sustainable development' aim to achieve?

Which of the following is considered a non-renewable resource?

What happens when fossil fuels are burned?

Which of the following provides the majority of energy needs for developing countries?

Why is the demand for resources increasing?

What characteristic defines non-renewable resources?

Which is a renewable energy source?

What is a natural resource?

What drives the increase in consumption of energy and resources in a country?

Energy Resources

Consumption: using a resource for energy or other purposes.
Natural resources: raw materials found in the air, water, or land, including minerals, fuels, climate, vegetation, and soil that humans can use.
Sustainable development: improving people's lives without wasting resources or harming the environment.

Types of Energy Resources

Non-Renewable Resources

Are finite, meaning they will eventually run out.
Examples:
- Fossil fuels (coal, gas)
- Minerals
- Nuclear Energy

Renewable Resources

Can be used over and over again.
Examples:
- Solar power
- Geothermal energy (using heat from the earth's core)
- Wind power
- Water (hydro-electric) power
Also includes: trees, clean water, fish, wildlife, and soil.

Factors Affecting Resource Demand

Population growth: more people means more energy used.
Economic development: as countries develop, they build more factories, homes, shops, etc., requiring more energy and resources.
Increasing wealth: as countries get richer, they consume more energy and resources.
Technological advances: new technologies require energy and resources.

Interesting Facts

Fuelwood (wood used for energy) provides 35% of developing countries' energy needs.

Learn about the importance of protecting earth's resources, including natural resources, fossil fuels, and sustainable development. Understand the impact of consumption on the environment and how to improve people's lives without harming the planet.