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12 The Earth's resources Flashcards

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What do we use the Earth’s resources for?

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warmth, shelter, food, fuel, transport

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What are some examples of natural resources?

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cotton, wool, timber

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What are some examples of synthetic resources?

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plastic, polyester, acrylic

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What is a finite resource?

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a resource that will eventually run out

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What is sustainable development?

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development that meets the needs of current generations without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

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What are the four main types of water?

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pure water, salt water, fresh water, potable water

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What is potable water?

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water that is safe to drink

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In the UK, how is potable water extracted from fresh water?

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filtration and sterilisation

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What is sterilisation?

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killing microbes

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What are three examples of sterilising agents?

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chlorine gas, UV light, and ozone

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How can potable water be produced from salt water?

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desalination

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How can desalination be carried out?

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distillation or reverse osmosis

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What are the three main types of waste water?

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sewage, agricultural waste, industrial waste

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What can waste water contain?

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organic matter, harmful microbes, harmful chemicals

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What is the first step in processing waste water?

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screening and grit removal

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What is sedimentation?

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separating the waste water into sludge and effluent

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How is sludge treated?

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anaerobic respiration

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How is effluent treated?

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aerobic respiration

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What is phytomining?

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using plants to extract copper

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What is bioleaching?

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using bacteria to extract copper

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What is a life cycle assessment?

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a way of assessing the energy costs and environmental effect of a product across its lifetime

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What are the four stages of a life cycle assessment?

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• extracting and processing raw materials
• manufacturing and packaging
• use and operation during its lifetime
• disposal at the end of its useful life

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How can we reduce the amount of new materials manufactured?

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by reducing, reusing, or recycling products

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In what ways can materials that are not recycled be disposed?

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landfill or incineration

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