Human Dependence on Natural Resources Flashcard

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Which are renewable resources?

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Solar, wind, and hydropower are renewable resources that can be replenished naturally.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gas surrounding a planet that is held in place by gravity.

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What happens when coal is burned?

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Burning coal brings smoke and pollutants into the atmosphere.

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What is an energy resource?

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An energy resource is a source or supply of energy that can be used to generate electric power to meet people’s needs.

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How is coal formed?

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Coal is formed from dead ancient swamp plants that died years ago and were pressed down with soil/rocks for millions of years.

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What are non-renewable resources?

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Non-renewable resources are resources that cannot be replenished in a short period of time, such as oil, coal, and natural gas.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the sum of all living matter on Earth, including land, water, and the atmosphere.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere includes all the water on Earth, such as oceans, rivers, lakes, and groundwater.

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere is the layer of Earth that includes the land and any geological features.

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What is pollution?

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Pollution is the introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment.