geography term 4

What is the meaning of resources?

• Resources are only financial assets.
• Resources refer exclusively to human labor.
• Resources are items that cannot be used for any purpose.
• Resources are all the things we need to live.

What are minerals?

• Minerals are organic compounds found in plants.
• Minerals are man-made substances used in construction.
• Minerals are resources found inside rocks.

• Minerals are liquids that form in the ocean.

Does any rock that you pick up contain minerals?

• Some rocks do not contain minerals.
• Rocks are made entirely of organic materials.
• Some rocks contain minerals that people can use and are very valuable.

• Only certain types of rocks have minerals.

Which mineral does gold ore contain?

• Copper
• Iron
• Gold
• Silver

Is coal a rock? if yes, what type of rock is it?

• Yes, coal is a rock, specifically a sedimentary rock.
• No, coal is a mineral.
• Yes, coal is an igneous rock.
• Yes, coal is a metamorphic rock.

Is coal considered a mineral? if so, why?

• Yes, coal is a mineral but only in its purest form.
• Yes, coal is considered a mineral.
• No, coal is not a mineral because minerals are solid structures that is not made of living things.

• Coal is a mineral because it is found underground.

What are examples of mineral metals?

• Gold, silver, copper
• Silver, iron, copper and platinum

• Sodium, potassium, calcium
• Iron, aluminum, magnesium

what is the definition of natural resources?

• Natural resources are only man-made products.
• Natural resources are exclusively found in urban areas.
• Natural resources are items that cannot be used for any purpose.
• Natural resources are resources that are man-made

Examples of natural resources?

• Plastic, glass, rubber
• Electricity, wind, solar
• Cement, bricks, steel
• Water, sun, air, soil, fish in the sea and trees

What is the definition of renewable resources?

• Renewable resources are finite resources that deplete over time.
• Renewable resources are man-made materials that are used for energy.
• Renewable resources are natural resources that can be replenished naturally over time.
• Renewable resources are resources that cannot be replaced once used.