Share RESOURCES 2024
Save to Folder
natural resources
Things people use from nature like fossil fuels, water and minerals
renewable resource
something that can be used repeatedly and does not run out because it can be replaces in a quick amount of timeEXAMPLES: sun, wind, and water
Natural resources fall under 2 categories: _______________ and ______________________
renewable and non-renewable
Fossil fuels are_____________________________
coal, oil and natural gas
Fossil fuels are considered non-renewable resources because __________________________________________________________.
they take hundreds of millions of years to form
Non-renewable resources
natural substance that is formed SLOWLY over a LONG period of time which CANNOT be replaced by natural processes within 100 YEARSEXAMPLES: coal, oil,...
What happens when fossil fuels are used more rapidly than they are formed?
They will eventually be all used up
Why are trees considered a natural resource?
Because we used them to produce, lumber, fuel, and other products
Is plastic considered a natural resource?
NO because it is NOT found in nature
Disadvantages of fossil fuels
1. They can cause water and air pollution2.They can lead to global climate change
Advantages of Fossil Fuels
1. They are NOT expensive2. Easy to store and transport
What is needed for the formation of fossil fuels
1. heat2. pressure3. dead plants and animals
