Geography- Consuming Resources 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyWasting resourcesGCSEEdexcel Created by: Em_New99Created on: 07-06-15 09:22 What are Resources? Natural Resources Mineral Ores like iron ore, bauxite (Aluminium) and rock salt .Physical Water, the sun, wind and land .Biological Anything living, forests, fish in rives, oceans and animals .Energy Fossil fuels, (coal, oil, gas) burned remains of ancient plants 1 of 5 Resources Are Unevenly Distributed And Consumed A non renewable energy source- Oil Many countries have oil reserves- This is really an accident of geology, as oil is in rocks under the countries. How much oil a country has depends on: Having money and technology. (To devlop oil wells) Political decisions to protect areas from oil drilling. Ie- USA's Artic National Wildlife Refuge 2 of 5 What are Resources? (Continued) Types of Resources Non- Renewable- Low amount of these, usually in the ground. Once humans use these up, none will be left/ avaliable. Ie- Fossil Fuels Renewable- A resource which is replaced naturally and can be used time and time again. It is infinite. Ie- Wind, solar and wave power 3 of 5 Why Are Resources Running Out? Population is growing- More people use more resources Developing countries- Need resources to develop High demand for oil- For industry and factories Developed countries consume much more as they have more money ect 4 of 5 How Can We Reduce Resource Consumption? Use more renewable resources Switch things off and unplug unused items 5 of 5
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