IBDT Topic 2

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Non-renewable

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(b) Renewable resource

• tar sands
• fossil fuel

• solar
• tidal
• biomass
• uranium
• nuclear
• peat
• coal
• geothermal
• natural gas
• hydropower
• wind

The extraction of --- has been at the centre of may issues removing around resource security and international treaties.

(a)  

Non-Renewable resource: A ​ (a)   resource that does not replenish at a sustainable rate; a source that will ​ (b)   if the rate of extraction is maintained.

• natural
• run out
• artificial
• renewable
• sustainable
• grow
• thrive
• continue

A natural resource qualifies as a renewable resource if it is replenished by ​ (a)   processes at ​ (b)   as its rate of consumption by humans or other users.

• natural
• the same
• a different
• artificial 
• a slower

What are some political advantages for using fossil fuels?

• Reliable and ensures steady supply

• Trade Opportunities

• Enhances geopolitical leverage

• Energy Security

• Boosts trade and political deals

• Economic Stability

• Lower compared to renewable sources

• Short-Term Cost Efficiency

• Creates and sustains jobs

• Global Influence

The ​ (a)   of resources and raw materials in the industrial age led to the development of a ​ (b)   society, and as resources run out, the many facets of ​ (c)   become a more important focus for ​ (d)   .

• abundance
• throwaway
• sustainability
• designers

What does re-use mean?

• Re-use means using an item again instead of throwing it away.
• Re-use means to recycle materials into new products.
• Re-use is the process of discarding items without any further use.
• Re-use refers to the act of buying new items instead of using old ones.

what does recycle mean?

• Recycling means throwing away old items.
• Recycling is the process of burning waste materials.
• Recycling refers to the act of buying new products only.
• Recycling means converting waste materials into reusable materials.

What does repair mean?

• To create something new from scratch.

• To ignore a problem and let it be.
• To fix or restore something that is damaged or broken.

• To enhance the appearance of an object.

What does recondition mean?

• To create something entirely new.
• To break down into smaller parts.
• To restore to a good condition or make suitable for use again.
• To discard and replace with a new item.