2.4.1 - Types of Natural Resources
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Define a natural resource.
💡 Hint: Think about things we get from nature.
Give an example of a renewable resource.
💡 Hint: What can we use over and over from nature?
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What is a key characteristic of renewable resources?
💡 Hint: Think about resources we can continuously use.
True or False: Non-renewable resources can be regenerated easily.
💡 Hint: Consider how long it takes for them to replenish.
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Consider a region that relies heavily on coal for energy. Discuss potential long-term environmental and economic impacts if the coal reserves were to run out.
💡 Hint: Think about both economic and environmental aspects.
Evaluate the effects of overfishing in a community dependent on fish as a renewable resource.
💡 Hint: Consider the balance needed in natural resource use.
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