Using earths resources Flashcards

1
Q

Humans use resources to provide warmth for example burning wood or fossil fuels.
Lastly, many
different resources are used to build and to power cars, airplanes and trains. These provide us
with transport.

A
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2
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Resources are also used to grow crops or raise animals for food. Homes, factories and offices
are built from wood, concrete, glass and bricks. These provide us with shelter.

A

Yep

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3
Q

Natural rubber is produced from the rubber tree, which is grown on plantations. However,
demand for rubber was greater than the supply.

A

Chemists discovered how to make synthetic
rubber from crude oil.

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