Energy and Natural Resources Concepts

Front

What are resources that exist in the environment without human intervention?

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Natural resources

Front

What term describes the uneven distribution of natural resources on Earth?

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Unevenly distributed

Front

Is gold a renewable or nonrenewable resource?

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Nonrenewable

Front

What is the sum of all living matter on Earth called?

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Biosphere

Front

What do we call resources that can be replenished naturally over time?

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Renewable resources

Front

What are resources that cannot be replaced once they are used up?

Back

Nonrenewable resources

Front

What is an example of a renewable resource?

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Solar energy

Front

What is an example of a nonrenewable resource?

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Fossil fuels

Front

What is the term for the layer of gases surrounding the Earth?

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Atmosphere

Front

What is the term for the water component of the Earth?

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Hydrosphere