Human Dependence on Natural Resources Flashcard

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What are the processes that affect Earth's surface, including weathering, erosion, and plate tectonics?

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Geoscience processes.

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What is a resource that exists naturally in the environment without human intervention?

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Natural Resources.

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How is oil formed?

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Oil is formed from dead ancient marine plants and animals that died millions of years ago and were pressed from soil and rocks.

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Which of the following is NOT an example of the hydrosphere: rivers, lakes, or turbines?

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Turbines.

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What is the term for water that moves through the cracks in soil and rock layers?

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Groundwater.

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What is the definition of hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere encompasses all water found on, under, and over the surface of a planet.

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What are the three main types of natural resources?

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Renewable resources, non-renewable resources, and perpetual resources.

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What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally over time, while non-renewable resources are finite and cannot be replaced once depleted.

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What role do geoscience processes play in the environment?

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Geoscience processes shape the Earth's surface, influence ecosystems, and affect the distribution of natural resources.

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What is groundwater and why is it important?

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Groundwater is water that fills the cracks and spaces in underground soil and rock layers; it is crucial for drinking water, agriculture, and maintaining ecosystems.

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