Natural Resources Flashcards
Define the environment
An environment refers to the surroundings when a person, animal or plant lives of operates.
What can a environment consist of?
It can consist of living a non-living elements which can affect human life.
Name three biotic elements
P.A.P
People
Animals
Plants
Name Abiotic elements
W.S.S.R.A
Water
Soil
Sunlight
Rocks
Air
Define resources
Resources are anything that can be used to simplify a task.
Example of resources
A bike to get around faster,
A smartphone to set alarms, calendars etc.
Backpack, to able to carry multiple items at one once,
internet, in order to find information
vacuum cleaner to able to get rid of dirt faster.
Define Natural resource
A natural resource is a resource from the natural environment that can be utilised for economic gain.
Types of natural resources
Animals
Minerals
Water
Soil
Air
rDefine renewable resources?
A renewable resource is a resource that can be replenished or resupplied after being used.
e.g., trees to create furniture.
Name some renewable resources
W.A.L.P
Water
Animals
Land
Plants
An example of a non-renewable resource
Oil, if depleted must find another source
Name non-renewable
Bauxite
Gold
Diamonds
Natural Gas
