Natural Resources- Unit 9 Lesson 7

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that starts as rain or melted snow that seeps into the ground and collects in porous rocks.

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What is a natural resource?

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A natural resource is something that exists freely on earth and is necessary or useful to humans.

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What is the water table?

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The water table is the upper limit of water that the ground can hold in an aquifer, marking the border between an aquifer and dry land.

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What are mineral resources?

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Mineral resources are natural deposits of solid, inorganic material.

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What are nonrenewable resources?

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Nonrenewable resources are resources that are in limited supply and cannot be formed fast enough to keep up with our use.

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What are renewable resources?

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Renewable resources are resources that can be replenished naturally over time.

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What is an aquifer?

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An aquifer is a geological formation that can store and transmit water, often tapped for human use.

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What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally, while nonrenewable resources are finite and cannot be replaced quickly.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Fossil fuels are nonrenewable resources formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, used for energy.

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What is the significance of natural resources?

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Natural resources are essential for human survival and economic development, providing materials and energy.