Human Geography - Natural Resources in the Caribbean Flashcards
What are resources?
These are the features of the natural environment that are used by humans
What are the two types of resources?
- Natural Resources
- Human resources
What are human resources
people with knowledge and skills that are used for economic benefit
What are natural resources
features of the natural environment that are extracted in primary production
There are two types of natural resources
I cannot be replaced as I take thousands/millions of years to form or regenerate in the environment
I am a Non-renewable resources
There are two types of natural resources
I am a Renewable Resources, describe me.
I can be replaced and replenish myself over a short period of time
(If properly managed)
Name 3 non renewable resources
- groundwater in aquifers
- non-fuel minerals
- fossil fuels
Name 3 renewable resources
- forest
- fisheries
- soil
Natural resources should be sustained. What is sustainability?
The conservation and protection of current natural resources to ensure availability for future generations.
Conservation is the _______________
protection of resources from overuse, depletion and extinction
Preservation is the ________________
maintenance of resources so they remain in their natural and original state
What is the difference between conservation and preservation?
Conservation deals with sparingly using and protecting a resource so it does not run out. While Preservation deals with maintaining a resource so it stays in its natural/original state.
What is the difference between conservation and preservation?
Conservation deals with sparingly using and protecting a resource so it does not run out. While Preservation deals with maintaining a resource so it stays in its natural/original state.
What is an example of preservation?
Not polluting water bodies, not overfishing
What is an example of conservation?
Turning off light and water when not in use
