Non-Renewable Resources and Minerals

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What is the characteristic of non-renewable resources?

They can be created or produced once the original stores are depleted

They cannot be created or produced once the original stores are depleted (correct)

They are abundant in the Earth's surface

They are used up at a rate that is slower than nature can replenish

Which of the following is an example of a renewable source of energy?

Petroleum

Coal

Solar Energy (correct)

LPG

What is the term used to describe a natural occurrence of a useful material?

Ore deposits

Mineral deposits (correct)

Geological history

Mineral extraction

What is the process of extracting minerals from the Earth's surface or seas?

Mining Signup and view all the answers

What determines the presence of minerals in a particular area?

The geological and meteorological history of the area Signup and view all the answers

Why are minerals important in the production of products required by humans?

Because they have a definite chemical composition and distinct physical properties Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason behind the high cost of fossil fuels?

The difficulty in extracting fossil fuels Signup and view all the answers

What is the prediction made by M. King Hubbert in 1956?

The world will reach peak oil Signup and view all the answers

What is the main impact of the unsustainable use of fossil fuels?

A great impact on our lives Signup and view all the answers

What is the factor that will limit the supply and cost of oil products?

The cost of extraction Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the depletion of fish stock in the Philippines?

Overfishing Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indicator of undernutrition in children under the age of five?

Child wasting Signup and view all the answers

What is the trend that is observed in the transportation sector?

A shift towards electric vehicles Signup and view all the answers

What is the current state of the oil industry?

The oil industry is transitioning to unconventional production Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the share of the population that is undernourished?

Undernourishment Signup and view all the answers

What is the Global Hunger Index (GHI) used to measure?

Hunger rates Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor contributing to hunger?

Poverty Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of food security?

It is of fundamental importance for human existence Signup and view all the answers

What is the current percentage of original forest cover in the Philippines?

Less than 3% Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the inadequate protection of protected forests in the Philippines?

Lack of funds and political will Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated annual rate of deforestation in the Philippines during the 1980s?

Around 150,000 hectares per year Signup and view all the answers

What is the current percentage of closed forest cover in the Philippines?

Around 18.3% Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the fuelwood harvested in the Philippines?

For energy consumption Signup and view all the answers

What is the current trend of apparent roundwood consumption in the Philippines?

It has been decreasing gradually Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the National Greening Program launched by the government in 2012?

To plant a million hectare trees by 2016 Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the animal protein consumed worldwide is represented by fish?

20% Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the monetary value or cost of benefits of forest ecosystems?

Value of ecosystem services Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the threat of depleting supply of fish and other resources from waters?