Study Guide: Topic 7 Distribution of Resources

What are natural resources? Provide examples.

• Natural resources are materials or substances occurring in nature which can be exploited for economic gain, such as forests, water, and minerals.

• Natural resources are man-made materials used for construction, such as bricks and cement.

• Natural resources are synthetic substances created in laboratories for industrial use.

• Natural resources are digital assets used in online transactions.

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Identify a scenario in which fossil fuels are made. (pg. 280)

• A. During photosynthesis in plants

• B. Through the decomposition of organic matter over many-many years

• C. By the evaporation of water bodies

• D. Through the process of nuclear fusion

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Fossil fuels are defined as:

• Natural substances formed from the remains of ancient organisms, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

• Renewable energy sources like solar and wind.

• Synthetic materials created in laboratories.

• Minerals extracted from the earth's crust.

What are nonrenewable resources? Explain with examples.

• Resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar and wind energy.

• Resources that cannot be replenished naturally at the same rate as they are consumed, such as coal and oil.

• Resources that are always available and do not deplete, such as sunlight and air.

• Resources that are man-made and can be recycled, such as plastic and metal.

What are renewable resources? Provide examples.

• Resources that can be replenished naturally, such as solar and wind energy.

• Resources that are finite and cannot be replenished, such as coal and oil.

• Resources that are man-made and synthetic, such as plastics and chemicals.

• Resources that are only available in certain regions, such as diamonds and gold.

Identify the pros and cons of solar energy.

• Solar energy is renewable and reduces electricity bills, but it is weather dependent and requires a lot of space.

• Solar energy is non-renewable and increases electricity bills, but it is weather independent and requires little space.

• Solar energy is renewable and increases electricity bills, but it is weather dependent and requires little space.

• Solar energy is non-renewable and reduces electricity bills, but it is weather dependent and requires a lot of space.

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Identify the pros and cons of geothermal energy. (pg. 293)

• Geothermal energy is renewable and environmentally friendly, but it can be location-specific and expensive to install.

• Geothermal energy is non-renewable and polluting, but it is cheap and widely available.

• Geothermal energy is renewable and cheap, but it is highly polluting and limited to certain areas.

• Geothermal energy is non-renewable and environmentally friendly, but it is expensive and widely available.

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What is hydroelectric power?

• A renewable energy source using water flow to generate electricity.

• A type of fossil fuel used for heating.

• A method of storing solar energy.

• A process of converting wind energy into electricity.

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What is wind energy?

• A form of renewable energy harnessed from the wind

• A type of fossil fuel

• A form of nuclear energy

• A type of solar energy

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Some minerals are rare and unevenly distributed because:

• they are found only in specific geological formations.

• they are evenly distributed across the Earth.

• they are abundant and found everywhere.

• they are man-made and not naturally occurring.

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