8.4.1 Natural Resources

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What is a renewable resource?

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A renewable resource is a natural resource that can be naturally replaced at least as fast as it is used.

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What is a non-renewable resource?

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A non-renewable resource is a natural resource that can be naturally replaced only after a very long time.

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How are minerals distributed around the planet?

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Minerals are distributed around the planet through geological processes like plate tectonics.

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What do all man-made resources originate from?

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All man-made resources first come from natural resources.

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What is an example of an activity that uses renewable resources?

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Picking berries from a bush to eat during a hike is an example of an activity that uses renewable resources.

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What are natural resources?

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Natural resources are materials or substances that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain.

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What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally at a sustainable rate, while non-renewable resources take a long time to form and are finite.

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Give an example of a renewable resource.

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Examples of renewable resources include solar energy, wind energy, and timber.

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Give an example of a non-renewable resource.

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Examples of non-renewable resources include coal, oil, and natural gas.

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What role do geological processes play in natural resources?

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Geological processes like plate tectonics help in the formation and distribution of minerals and other natural resources.