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What distinguishes biotic resources from abiotic resources?
What distinguishes biotic resources from abiotic resources?
- Biotic resources do not have any economic value.
- Abiotic resources include renewable and non-renewable resources.
- Biotic resources relate to living organisms and their derivatives. (correct)
- Biotic resources are more abundant than abiotic resources.
Which of the following statements about renewable resources is incorrect?
Which of the following statements about renewable resources is incorrect?
- Renewable resources may require management for sustainability.
- Renewable resources can be replenished naturally.
- Example of renewable resources includes wind power.
- Renewable resources have an unlimited supply. (correct)
What describes sustainable resources?
What describes sustainable resources?
- They require careful management to ensure long-term availability. (correct)
- They are derived only from biotic sources.
- They are finite and will eventually be exhausted.
- They can be used indefinitely without any management.
How does the growth of world population affect the use of natural resources?
How does the growth of world population affect the use of natural resources?
What does the term 'finite resources' imply?
What does the term 'finite resources' imply?
Which example best illustrates the need for management in sustainable resources?
Which example best illustrates the need for management in sustainable resources?
Which of the following pairs correctly identifies types of natural resources?
Which of the following pairs correctly identifies types of natural resources?
What is a common characteristic of non-renewable resources?
What is a common characteristic of non-renewable resources?
How can natural resources be categorized based on their availability?
How can natural resources be categorized based on their availability?
Which of the following factors has contributed to changes in the use of natural resources over time?
Which of the following factors has contributed to changes in the use of natural resources over time?
Flashcards
What are natural resources?
What are natural resources?
Things provided by the Earth, including valuable metals, gases, plants, sunlight, and animals. They have been used by humans since prehistoric times.
What are biotic resources?
What are biotic resources?
Resources that are living or derived from living things, such as plants, animals, and fossil fuels.
What are abiotic resources?
What are abiotic resources?
Resources that are derived from non-living things, such as different metals like copper.
What are finite resources?
What are finite resources?
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What are renewable resources?
What are renewable resources?
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What are non-renewable resources?
What are non-renewable resources?
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What are sustainable resources?
What are sustainable resources?
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How has the use of natural resources changed over time?
How has the use of natural resources changed over time?
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Why is management necessary for sustainable resources?
Why is management necessary for sustainable resources?
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Give two early human uses of natural resources.
Give two early human uses of natural resources.
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Study Notes
Natural Resources
- Natural resources are materials provided by Earth, including metals, gases, plants, sunlight, and animals. Humans have used them since prehistoric times.
Types of Natural Resources
- Categorization: Natural resources are categorized as biotic or abiotic.
- Biotic Resources: Living things or materials derived from them (plants, animals, fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas).
- Abiotic Resources: Non-living things (metals like copper).
Resource Use Over Time
- Increased Usage: Resource use has increased with population growth and improved extraction methods.
Resource Availability
- Categorization: Resources are classified as renewable, non-renewable, or sustainable.
- Renewable Resources: Resources that can be used repeatedly without running out (e.g., wind power).
- Non-renewable Resources: Resources with limited supply and will eventually run out (e.g., coal, oil).
- Sustainable Resources: Renewable resources that require management to remain available (e.g., replanting trees for wood, managing fish stocks for fishing).
Resource Management
- Finite Resources: Resources with a limited supply and will eventually run out (e.g., coal, oil).
- Sustainable Resource Management: Essential for maintaining the availability of renewable resources. Examples include replanting trees and allowing fish stocks to recover.
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