Natural Resources Flashcard Review

Front

Factors impacting the formation of Natural Resources: Earth's History, Geoscience Processes, Climate. Which is NOT a factor?

Back

Human Activities

Front

What other fossil fuel is located near natural gas due to its similar formation?

Back

oil

Front

Volcanic activity is linked to which mineral?

Back

copper

Front

Why is most of the World's Copper found in the Ring of Fire?

Back

Because of the volcanic activity in the area.

Front

How are Earth's minerals distributed?

Back

unevenly

Front

What is the primary mineral linked to volcanic activity?

Back

copper

Front

Which of the following is NOT a factor that impacts the formation of Natural Resources?

Earth's History

,

Geoscience Processes

,

Human Activities

,

Climate

Back

Human Activities

Front

Why is most of the World's Copper found in the Ring of Fire?

Back

due to the volcanic activity in the area

Front

What other fossil fuel is located near natural gas due to its similar formation?

Back

oil

Front

A resource that does not replenish itself within the human time frame, like oil, coal, and natural gas, are called __________________ resources.

Back

nonrenewable