Resources Flashcards
1
Q
What is a renewable resource?
A
A resource in which there is an endless amount
2
Q
What is a non renewable resource?
A
Sources that will run out or will not be replenished in a human lifetime. Oli, gas, coal
3
Q
What is a fossil fuel
A
Made naturally from decomposing plants and animals formed in earth’s crust. Is a non renewable resource. Coal, oil and natural gas
4
Q
Resources from the biosphere
A
Sunlight, food, water, shelter, soil
5
Q
Resources from the atmosphere
A
Wind, atmosphere, sunlight and gasses
6
Q
Resources from lithosphere
A
Metals, industrial materials and construction materials.
7
Q
Resources from the hydosphere
A
Water
