Resources

Question 1

Define the term resource.

Answer 1

Resources are things that come from the earth to satisfy human’s needs.

Question 2

Please define the term Renewable Resource.

Answer 2

Something that is replaced by a natural process at the same time at which it is being used/harvested/consumed (for example, timber)

Question 3

Please define the term Non-Renewable Resource.

Answer 3

Resources which take a very long time to replenish, usually much longer than a human’s lifetime (for example, coal, oil, natural gases)

Question 4

Identify the Spheres of the Earth

Answer 4

biosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere.

Question 5

What is the atmosphere?

Answer 5

the thin layer of gases surrounding the planet. It holds the oxygen that’s essential for life.

Question 6

What is the hydrosphere?

Answer 6

includes all water on earth - solid and liquid (ice and water)

Question 7

What is the biosphere?

Answer 7

contains all living things. For example, human, basil, and dogs.

Question 8

What is the lithosphere?

Answer 8

the crust and upper mantle. Constantly changes.