Resources and the Environment CHAPTER 7 Resources and the Environment EXIT CHAPTER 7.1 Mineral Resources 7.2 Energy Resources 7.3 Environmental Issues CHAPTER OUTLINE

7 7.1 Mineral Resources Resources and the Environment CHAPTER 7 Resources and the Environment CHAPTER HOME 7.1 Mineral Resources VOCABULARY Earth’s environment includes all the renewable and nonrenewable resources, influences, and conditions at Earth’s surface. environment renewable resource nonrenewable resource ore mineral reserve SECTION OUTLINE

7 7.1 Mineral Resources Resources and the Environment CHAPTER 7 Resources and the Environment CHAPTER HOME 7.1 Mineral Resources VOCABULARY Renewable resources are replaced by nature at a rate close to their rate of use. environment renewable resource nonrenewable resource Some Common Renewable Resources Type Some Common Uses ore mineral air nonmineral respiration in organisms, generation of electricity reserve water nonmineral drinking, growth of crops, generation of electricity, transport sunlight nonmineral growth of crops and other plants, home heating, generation of electricity soil growth of crops, foundation for buildings mixture of minerals organic matter, water, air, and organisms ice mineral based food storage and preparation, recreation, medical and industrial use SECTION OUTLINE

7 7.1 Mineral Resources Resources and the Environment CHAPTER 7 Resources and the Environment CHAPTER HOME 7.1 Mineral Resources VOCABULARY Nonrenewable resources, which include minerals, exist in fixed amounts in different locations around the world. environment renewable resource nonrenewable resource Some Common Nonrenewable Resources Type Some Common Uses ore mineral reserve coal nonmineral generation of electricity petroleum nonmineral production of gasoline, fuel oil, kerosene, plastics, dyes, medicines, and other products natural gas nonmineral fuel; production of plastics, fertilizers, medicines, and dyes sand, gravel, stone construction of roads and buildings mineral based salt mineral based production of chemicals, clearing road ice, and food preservation SECTION OUTLINE

7 7.1 Mineral Resources Resources and the Environment CHAPTER 7 Resources and the Environment CHAPTER HOME 7.1 Mineral Resources VOCABULARY Nonrenewable resources, which include minerals, exist in fixed amounts in different locations around the world. environment renewable resource nonrenewable resource A resource can be exhausted if the demand for and use of it is greater than its supply, the amount that exists in nature. ore mineral reserve SECTION OUTLINE

7 Resources and the Environment environment CHAPTER 7 Resources and the Environment CHAPTER HOME VOCABULARY environment renewable resource environment nonrenewable resource All of the resources, influences, and conditions at or near Earth’s surface. ore mineral reserve SECTION OUTLINE

7 Resources and the Environment renewable resource CHAPTER 7 Resources and the Environment CHAPTER HOME VOCABULARY environment renewable resource renewable resource nonrenewable resource A resource that can be replaced in nature at a rate close to its rate of use. ore mineral reserve SECTION OUTLINE

nonrenewable resource CHAPTER 7 Resources and the Environment CHAPTER HOME VOCABULARY environment renewable resource nonrenewable resource nonrenewable resource A resource that exists in a fixed amount or is used up faster than it can be replaced in nature. ore mineral reserve SECTION OUTLINE

7 Resources and the Environment ore mineral CHAPTER 7 Resources and the Environment CHAPTER HOME VOCABULARY environment renewable resource ore mineral nonrenewable resource The valuable mineral, a metallic element, that can be separated from the rock in which it is found. ore mineral reserve SECTION OUTLINE

7 Resources and the Environment reserve CHAPTER 7 Resources and the Environment CHAPTER HOME VOCABULARY environment renewable resource reserve nonrenewable resource The known deposits of a mineral in ores that are worth mining at the present time. ore mineral reserve SECTION OUTLINE

7 7.2 Energy Resources Resources and the Environment CHAPTER 7 Resources and the Environment CHAPTER HOME 7.2 Energy Resources VOCABULARY Humans use a variety of renewable and nonrenewable energy resources to meet their energy needs. fossil fuel Nonrenewable energy resources include uranium and fossil fuels such as coal, petroleum, and natural gas. Coal Uranium Gas Oil Locations are approximate SECTION OUTLINE

7 7.2 Energy Resources Resources and the Environment CHAPTER 7 Resources and the Environment CHAPTER HOME 7.2 Energy Resources VOCABULARY Water, wind, solar, and geothermal are types of renewable energy sources. fossil fuel Wind Power Solar Power SECTION OUTLINE

7 Resources and the Environment fossil fuel CHAPTER 7 Resources and the Environment CHAPTER HOME VOCABULARY fossil fuel fossil fuel A nonrenewable fuel that formed from the remains of organisms that lived long ago; coal, petroleum, and natural gas. SECTION OUTLINE

7 7.3 Environmental Issues Resources and the Environment CHAPTER 7 Resources and the Environment CHAPTER HOME 7.3 Environmental Issues VOCABULARY The recovery and use of resources affects both the living and nonliving parts of the environment. conservation recycle • Mining minerals and rocks can harm soil, water, and living organisms. • Nonrenewable resources are limited and their use can cause pollution. • Renewable energy sources use no fuel and do not pollute but can be more expensive to use than fossil fuels. SECTION OUTLINE

7 7.3 Environmental Issues Resources and the Environment CHAPTER 7 Resources and the Environment CHAPTER HOME 7.3 Environmental Issues VOCABULARY The recovery and use of resources affects both the living and nonliving parts of the environment. conservation recycle Coal Power Plant Burning coal causes air pollution and acid rain. Petroleum Using petroleum to power machines causes air pollution. Drilling and transport can lead to oil spills. Windmill Farm Farms take up a lot of land and must be located where winds are strong and steady. SECTION OUTLINE

7 7.3 Environmental Issues Resources and the Environment CHAPTER 7 Resources and the Environment CHAPTER HOME 7.3 Environmental Issues VOCABULARY Conservation, recycling, and environmental legislation can help protect resources and the environment. conservation recycle SECTION OUTLINE

7 Resources and the Environment conservation CHAPTER 7 Resources and the Environment CHAPTER HOME VOCABULARY conservation recycle conservation The protection, restoration, and management of natural resources. SECTION OUTLINE

7 Resources and the Environment recycle CHAPTER 7 Resources and the Environment CHAPTER HOME VOCABULARY conservation recycle recycle To collect and reuse materials from waste. SECTION OUTLINE

7 Resources and the Environment I. Mineral Resources CHAPTER 7 Resources and the Environment CHAPTER HOME VOCABULARY I. Mineral Resources environment A. Renewable or Nonrenewable? renewable resource B. Earth’s Minerals nonrenewable resource C. Supply and Demand 1. Availability of Minerals ore mineral 2. Use of Minerals reserve KEY IDEA SUMMARY

7 Resources and the Environment II. Energy Resources CHAPTER 7 Resources and the Environment CHAPTER HOME VOCABULARY II. Energy Resources fossil fuel A. Nonrenewable Energy Resources 1. Fossil Fuels 2. Uranium B. Renewable Energy Resources 1. Water 2. Wind 3. The Sun 4. Geothermal Energy KEY IDEA SUMMARY

III. Environmental Issues CHAPTER 7 Resources and the Environment CHAPTER HOME VOCABULARY III. Environmental Issues conservation A. Risks and Disadvantages recycle 1. Mining for Minerals 2. Nonrenewable Energy 3. Renewable Energy B. Using Resources Wisely 1. Conservation and Recycling 2. Legislation KEY IDEA SUMMARY

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