1. Resources and the Environment
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7.1 Mineral Resources
7.2 Energy Resources
7.3 Environmental Issues
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7.1 Mineral Resources
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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
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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
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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
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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
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environment
renewable resource
environment
nonrenewable
resource
All of the resources, influences, and conditions at or near Earth’s surface.
ore mineral
reserve
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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
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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
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9. 7 Resources and the Environment ore mineral
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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
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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
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7.2 Energy Resources
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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
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Water, wind, solar, and geothermal are types of renewable energy sources.
fossil fuel
Wind Power
Solar Power
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fossil fuel
fossil fuel
A nonrenewable fuel that formed from the remains of organisms that lived long ago; coal, petroleum, and natural gas.
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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.
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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.
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Conservation, recycling, and environmental legislation can help protect resources and the environment.
conservation
recycle
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conservation
recycle
conservation
The protection, restoration, and management of natural resources.
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conservation
recycle
recycle
To collect and reuse materials from waste.
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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
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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
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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
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