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Human Dependence On Natural Resources

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Atmosphere The layer of gas surrounding a planet that is held in place by gravity
Biosphere The sum of all living matter on Earth
energy resource A source or supply of energy that can be used to generate electrical power to meet people's needs.
Geoscience Process Any natural process that happens to Earth's surface, such as weathering, erosion, or plate tectonics
groundwater Water that collects in cracks and pores in underground soil and rock layers.
limited resource Something that is needed by organisms and is not infinite in its abundance in the environment; if it is exhausted, then the organism s that need it cannot survive
natural resource Resources that exist in the environment without human intervention
Nonrenewable Not replaceable by natural means within a short period of time
renewable Replaceable by natural means in a short period of time
Which of the following is a primary factor in the uneven distribution of mineral resources on Earth past volcanic activity
The distribution of groundwater is primarily determined by the location of rivers and lakes. false
compare the differences between renewable and nonrenewable resources? renewable can be replaced in a life time but nonrenewable could take millions of years to form again
Which of the following best explains why some regions have abundant geothermal energy resources? volcanic activity
Which factor is least likely to influence the distribution of mineral resources? volcanic eruptions
Think of one nonrenewable resource and two renewable resources that could be used to produce electricity. List them. nonrenewable: fossil fuels renewable: water, sunlight, and wind
The presence of groundwater resources is always constant over time. false
The distribution of groundwater is primarily determined by the location of rivers and lakes. false
Created by: joey sandoval
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