Natural Resource Distribution

Front

Natural resources are distributed ____ across the Earth.

Back

unequally

Front

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

Back

rare

Front

The air we breathe is part of the _____.

Back

atmosphere

Front

Sunlight, wind, and water are considered ____ resources.

Back

renewable

Front

The ____ is all the water on Earth.

Back

hydrosphere

Front

What are the two main categories of natural resources?

Back

Renewable and nonrenewable resources.

Front

Define renewable resources.

Back

Resources that can be replenished naturally over time.

Front

Define nonrenewable resources.

Back

Resources that cannot be replaced once they are used up.

Front

Give an example of a renewable resource.

Back

Solar energy.

Front

Give an example of a nonrenewable resource.

Back

Coal.