Natural Resource Distribution

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The air we breathe is part of the _____?

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Atmosphere: The layer of gases surrounding the Earth, essential for life.

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Natural resources like gold and diamonds are considered ________ because they are hard to find.

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Rare: Resources that are not commonly found and are difficult to obtain.

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Which of these natural resources do we use for fuel?

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Petroleum: A nonrenewable resource used primarily for energy and fuel.

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_____ are scientists who study how human activities affect living things.

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Biologists: Scientists who study living organisms and their interactions with the environment.

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_____ resources are resources that cannot be replenished within a lifetime.

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Nonrenewable: Resources that cannot be replaced once they are used up.

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What is the term for resources that can be replenished naturally?

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Renewable: Resources that can be regenerated naturally over time.

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What is the term for the layer of the Earth that includes land, water, and air?

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Biosphere: The global sum of all ecosystems, where life exists.

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What do we call the study of the Earth's physical features and processes?

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Geology: The science that deals with the Earth's physical structure and substance.

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What is the main source of energy for the Earth?

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The Sun: The primary source of energy that drives weather and climate.

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What is the term for the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem?

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Biodiversity: The variety of living species in a given area.