HOW DO RENEWABLE AND NON-RENEWABLE RESOURCES AFFECT THE ENVIRONMENT?
ECOLOGY ECOSYSTEMS ENVIRONMENT Define Terminology Science that deals with relationships between organisms Network of living & nonliving organisms where each organism affects each other All external conditions & influences affecting the life & development of an organism
Environment *Environment provides us with 4 main resources. 1. Food 2. Clothing 3. Shelter 4. Medicine
Types of Resources 1. Nonexhaustible 2. Exhaustible
Nonexhaustible Resources *Resources that can last indefinitely and can be renewed Examples: Sun, water and wind
Exhaustible Resources *Resources that are available in limited quantities *Two Types * Renewable Resources *Nonrenewable Resources
Renewable Resources *Resources that can be replaced by humans **Soil **Water *Wildlife/Fish *Vegetation
Nonrenewable Resources *Resources that cannot be replaced by humans * Fuel: gasoline, oil, petroleum *Minerals: Aluminum, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Lead etc.
Conservation of Resources *Renewable Resources 1. Soil 2. Water 3. Wildlife and Fish 4. Vegetation
Conservation of Resources *Nonrenewable Resources 1. Fuel 2. Minerals
HOW DO RENEWABLE AND NON-RENEWABLE RESOURCES AFFECT THE ENVIRONMENT?