Introduction to Natural Resources

wood, oil, and coal

some common fuels used in different parts of the world

sunlight and fresh water

two natural resources that humans CANNOT live without

turn off lights, turn off faucets, carpool, bike to work

ways to conserve resources

cooking, heating, and power

what fuels are used for throughout the world

survival and development

what humans depend on Earth's natural resources for

when they are replaced as fast as they are used

when water and trees can be considered a renewable resource

because we use it faster than it can be naturally replaced

why oil is considered a nonrenewable resource

wind, sunlight

examples of inexhaustible resources

organisms, water, sunlight, minerals, and oils

examples of natural resources

oil, coal, metals and minerals

examples of nonrenewable resources

water, trees

examples of renewable resources

how you travel, food, and home

factors that contribute to your ecological footpring

conservation

it cannot make resources last forever, but it can make resources last longer