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What are natural resources?

Natural resources are parts of the total stock of the environment that are useful to human beings.

According to Erich Zimmermann, what defines a resource?

A resource is defined as something that becomes useful to humans.

What are the properties of flint that made it valuable in the Stone Age? (Select all that apply)

  • Color Changes
  • Sharp Edges (correct)
  • Produces Sparks (correct)
  • Lightweight
  • Flint was used in firearms known as flintlocks for more than a century.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is flint shaped into tools?

    <p>Flint is shaped into tools by striking it with another hard object, which causes it to splinter into sharp pieces.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Resources are considered valuable when humans have the technology to __________ them.

    <p>exploit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What category do coal and gold belong to?

    <p>Non-renewable resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource?

    <p>Forests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are flow resources?

    <p>Resources that are constantly produced by nature and cannot be damaged by human activity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Non-renewable resources can be recycled.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Scenery fits into the ______ resources category.

    <p>Other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can we increase the supply of non-renewable resources?

    <p>By conducting further research.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following resources to their categories:

    <p>Coal = Non-renewable Forests = Renewable Sunlight = Flow Scenery = Other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Natural Resources

    • Natural resources are components of the environment that are useful to humans.
    • A resource's value depends on its usefulness and the technology available to exploit it.
    • Resources are not fixed, they become valuable when people find a use for them.

    Flint as a Resource

    • Flint is a mineral found in sedimentary rocks.
    • In the Stone Age, flint was valuable due to its sharp edges and ability to create sparks.
    • Flint's sharp edges made it possible to create cutting tools, arrowheads, and spearheads for survival.
    • Flint's ability to create sparks ignited tinder, providing fire for heat and tools.
    • Flint was also used in flintlock firearms for over two centuries.

    Resource Categories

    • Resources are split into four categories: renewable, non-renewable, flow, and other.
    • Renewable resources: Continuously replenished naturally at a rate that allows sustainable use.
      • Examples: soil, forests, fish
    • Non-renewable resources: Formed slowly over millions of years, with limited supply.
      • Examples: fossil fuels (like coal, natural gas), minerals (like gold, iron ore)
    • Flow resources: Constantly produced by nature, unaffected by human activity.
      • Examples: sunlight, wind, water currents
    • Other resources: Do not fit into the other categories, often attracting tourism.
      • Examples: Northern Lights, Rocky Mountains, Niagara Falls

    Non-Renewable Resource Types

    • Some non-renewable resources are recyclable, meaning they can be reused.
    • Others are non-recyclable and are destroyed upon use.

    Non-Renewable Resource Supply

    • Increasing the supply of non-renewable resources requires further scientific research and exploration.

    Hydroelectric Energy Generation

    • Dams convert the energy of flowing water into electrical energy.

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    Test your knowledge on natural resources and their value to humans, focusing on flint as a crucial resource throughout history. Learn about flint's uses in tools, fire starting, and its significance in various eras. This quiz will challenge your understanding of how resources evolve in their importance.

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