Y9 geography Earth's natural resources

What is not true about natural resources?

• It occurs naturally in the environment.

• Glass and paper are natural resources.

• The rising population is causing a problem.

• Soil, water, wind are natural resources.

A renewable resource will run out and it takes millions of years to form.

• True

• False

Which statement is not true about water?

• 97% of Earth's water is in the oceans.

• The biggest share of freshwater goes for domestic use.

• Freshwater is shared equally.

• Water is a natural resource.

Physical water scarcity means people cant access water due to poor infrastructure.

• True

• False

The water cycle is able to replace freshwater quickly.

• True

• False

Which statement is NOT true about water scarcity?

• The continent with the biggest area of economic water scarcity is Africa.

• Economic water scarcity is easier to tackle.

• The continent with the biggest area of physical water scarcity is Asia.

• Physical water scarcity is easier to handle.

Which statement is not true about Ogallala?

• It is one of the world's largest aquifers.

• Most of the water there is at least 100 years old.

• It is the breadbasket of the USA.

• The water level in the aquifer is falling.

Fossil water is water that is at least 8000 years old.

• True

• False

Aquifers are_______________________

• many different species of plants and animals

• natural underground rock structure, which holds groundwater.

• a crop you grow for sale.

• trees which lose their leave in winter.

We tackle physical water scarcity in the following ways except ______________

• give less water to animals

• use water more wisely

• bring in water form other places

• use salt water