2.3 Resource Management

Question 1

What is a biotic resource?

Answer 1

Biotic resources are obtained in the biosphere and are capable of reproduction. 
Examples include: 
Animals,
Birds,
Plants.

Question 2

What is an abiotic resource?

Answer 2

Abiotic resources are obtained in the lithosphere, atmosphere and hydrosphere and are not capable of reproduction. 
Examples include:
Minerals,
Soil,
Sunlight,
Fresh water.

Question 3

What are non-renewable resources?

Answer 3

Non-renewable resources are combustible and thus cannot be 'remade' as their formations take millions of years.
Examples include:
Coal,
Oil,
Uranium,
Natural gas.

Question 4

What are renewable resources?

Answer 4

Renewable resources are potentially inexhaustible and can be naturally replenished.
Examples include:
Wind,
Solar,
Hydro-electric power.