Understanding Natural Resources

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Materials from Earth used by humans

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Natural Resources

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Can be replenished naturally

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Renewable Resources

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Finite supply, cannot be replaced

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Non-renewable Resources

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Solar, wind, water

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Examples of Renewable

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Coal, oil, natural gas

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Examples of Non-renewable

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Using resources without depletion

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Sustainable Use

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Protecting and preserving resources

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Conservation

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Formed from ancient organic matter/ NON RENEWABLE RESOURCES

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Fossil Fuels

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Inorganic substances from Earth

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Minerals

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Clearing forests for other uses

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Deforestation