1. Vocabulary Chapter 3: Lesson 2
Renewable resource
Nonrenewable resource
Sustainable resource
Ecological footprint
conservation

2. Renewable resource
A natural resource that is always available or replaced in less than 100 years.
EX. Wind, sunlight, sometimes trees and water
A: Nonrenewable Resource

3. Nonrenewable resource
Natural resource that can’t be replaced in 100 years.
Ex: coal, oil, minerals, sometimes trees and water
A: renewable resources

4. Sustainable Use
Using a resource that keeps the resource at a certain quality for a period of time
Ex. A river: maintaining a river for a certain amount of time

5. Ecological footprint
The amount of land and water that people use to meet resource needs and absorb the waste
Ex. Everything you do leaves a footprint

6. Conservation
Practice of managing the use of resources wisely so they last longer
Ex. Walking or riding a bicycle, turning water off while brushing teeth