MAP 1- Natural Resources

What are renewable natural resources?

• Resources that can be replaced naturally within a short period of time.

• Resources that are unlimited in quantity and cannot be depleted.

• Resources that are formed over millions of years and are non-renewable.

• Resources that are only found in specific geographic locations.

Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable natural resource?

• Wind energy

• Solar energy

• Freshwater from rivers

• Fossil fuels

Which type of natural resource is coal?

• Renewable resource

• Non-renewable resource

• It can be both renewable and Non-renewable

What is the main environmental concern associated with the extraction and use of fossil fuels?

• Increased soil erosion

• Depletion of groundwater

• Air and water pollution

• Loss of biodiversity

Developing _______________ sources can be expensive, particularly in the initial stages of installation and development.