Consuming Resources Flashcards
What are the three categories of resources?
Renewable
Non renewable
Sustainable
What is non renewable resources
A resource that will eventually run out
Example: coal
What is a sustainable resource?
A resource that doesn’t need to be managed and can renew itself
Example: wood
What is a renewable resource?
A resource that can manage itself
Example: wind and solar energy
What are the type of resources?
Physical
Biological
Mineral
What is a mineral resource?
Use: jewellery making
Example: diamond
Category: non renewable
What is a biological resource?
Example: food production
Use: fish
Category: sustainable
What is a physical resource?
Example: energy
Use: Wind and solar energy
Category: renewable
Demand and supply
Poor places such as Sudan are actually rich in resources
Economies are growing
Economic growth
20% of poor countries consume only 1.3% of resources
Poor countries consume the least amount of resources per person
