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4.1 People & Envi
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A material that can be replaced in a relatively short time | renewable resource |
| a material that cannot be replaced after it is used | nonrenewable resource |
| any useful material found in the environment | natural resources |
| anything from Earth that helps to meet people's needs for food, clothing, or shelter is | a resource |
| Living resources like plants and animals are | renewable resources, but need to be used and replaced wisely |
| solar energy would be considered what by geographers | renewable resource |
| are minerals a nonrenewable resource | yes |
| fossil fuels are considered nonrenewable because | they will not be replaced for millions of years |
| Air pollution impacts people because | it is a spillover effect |
| the development of production and manufacturing in factories | industrialization |