Natural Resources

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What are natural resources?

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Natural resources are materials or substances that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain, such as water, minerals, forests, and fossil fuels.

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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 (e.g., sunlight, wind), while non-renewable resources are finite and take millions of years to form (e.g., coal, oil).

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Give an example of a renewable resource.

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Sunlight is a renewable resource because it is abundant and can be harnessed repeatedly without depletion.

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Give an example of a non-renewable resource.

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Coal is a non-renewable resource because it takes millions of years to form and cannot be replaced once used.

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What is a carbon footprint?

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A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases, particularly carbon dioxide, that are emitted directly or indirectly by an individual, organization, event, or product.

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What is the impact of using non-renewable resources on the environment?

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Using non-renewable resources can lead to environmental issues such as pollution, habitat destruction, and climate change.

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What does it mean for a resource to be recyclable?

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A recyclable resource is a material that can be processed and used again, reducing the need for new raw materials (e.g., paper, glass, metals).

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What is the significance of biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, and it is crucial for ecosystem resilience and human survival.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Fossil fuels are non-renewable energy sources formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, including coal, oil, and natural gas.

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What is global warming?

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Global warming is the long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities, primarily the burning of fossil fuels.