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Natural Resource

Natural Resource Distribution

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Natural Resources Are things humans use that occur naturally in nature.
Renewable Are things like the Sun, wind, and water that can be used indefinitely to provide humans with something they need.
Non- renewable resources Are things that will eventually run out that cannot be replaced within a person’s lifetime, like fossil fuels (oil, coal, natural gas) and fresh water.
Geological Processes Earth’s naturally occurring movements like plate tectonics, weathering, and erosion.
Gold Is a metal that is considered rare (not easily found). This natural resource along with platinum, silver, and some others are referred to as precious metals.
Fossil Fuels Are deposits of substances many people use for energy. Oil, coal, and natural gas deposits are found underground in some parts of the world and were formed from decomposing organic matter.
Soil Is a natural resource made from Earth’s natural processes of weathering and erosion. Some soil contains minerals that make it good for farming and growing crops. This kind of soil is referred to as fertile soil, but fertile soil is not found everywhere.
Freshwater Is a natural resource that makes up less than 3% of the water found on Earth and is found in glaciers, some lakes, rivers, and underground in aquifers.
Conservation biologist A scientist that studies human activities such as mining or logging to record the affects these activities have on the other living things in those environments.
Environmental Policy Analyst Is a scientist that works with lawmakers to make sure environments are protected and not destroyed by human actions.
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