Natural Resources and Their Exploitation

The video tutorial covers surface and underground water, their pollution sources, and the role of aquifers. It explains economic minerals, their types, and uses. The formation of petroleum and coal is discussed, along with hydrothermal processes and their significance in mineral deposits. The video concludes with the impact of resource exploitation on the environment and the need for precautionary measures.

What are some examples of surface water sources?

• Lakes, oceans, and glaciers

• Seas, ponds, and rivers

• Rivers, aquifers, and springs

• Ponds, glaciers, and aquifers

What is an aquifer?

• A surface water body

• A type of mineral

• A porous rock layer storing water

• A type of pollution

Which of the following is a metallic mineral?

• Granite

• Iron ore

• Coal

• Scandium

What are rare earth minerals used for?

• Building construction

• Agricultural fertilizers

• Electronic products

• Fuel for vehicles

How is petroleum formed?

• By the evaporation of seawater

• From dead organisms under high pressure and temperature

• By the decomposition of plants in swamps

• Through the cooling of magma

What conditions are necessary for coal formation?

• High humidity and sunlight

• Low pressure and cold

• Low humidity and darkness

• High pressure and heat

What is hydrothermal energy associated with?

• Water heated by Earth's internal heat

• Biomass energy

• Wind power

• Solar power

What can be generated using steam from hydrothermal processes?

• Geothermal heat pumps

• Electrical energy

• Wind turbines

• Solar panels

What environmental hazards are linked to resource exploitation?

• Landslides and flash floods

• Volcanic eruptions and droughts

• Earthquakes and tsunamis

• Hurricanes and tornadoes

Why is it important to plan the exploitation of natural resources?

• To increase resource consumption

• To prevent environmental damage

• To reduce resource availability

• To promote industrial waste