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Natural Resources
6th Earth Science
Question | Answer |
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Any natural material that is used by humans. (examples = soil, minerals, air, water, plants, and animals) | natural resources |
A natural resource that can be replaced at least as quickly as it is used. | renewable resources |
A resource that is being used more quickly than it can be replenished. (examples = oil, minerals, coal) | nonrenewable resoures |
A nonrenewable resource formed from the buried remains of plants and animals that lived long ago. | fossil fuel |
A natural resource that humans use to make objects or to consume as food or drink. | material resource |
A natural resource that humans use to generate energy. | energy resource |
The protection and wise use of resources so they do not run out. | conservation |
Protecting and reviving natural resources that can be harmed by human activities. | stewardship |