Earth's Resources Review

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What is the largest saltwater resource on Earth?

Back

Ocean

Front

What term describes the surface quality of rocks, such as smooth or rough?

Back

Texture

Front

What is the term for the largest type of rock?

Back

Boulder

Front

What is a large, flowing body of freshwater called?

Back

River

Front

What distinguishes natural resources from man-made resources?

Back

Natural resources occur in nature, while man-made resources are created by people.

Front

What are the three main types of rocks?

Back

Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

Front

What is the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?

Back

Weathering.

Front

What is the term for the movement of water from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back?

Back

Water cycle.

Front

What is a renewable resource?

Back

A resource that can be replenished naturally over time.

Front

What is an example of a non-renewable resource?

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Fossil fuels, such as coal and oil.