Using Resources Flashcards
What do humans use earths resources for?
Warmth, shelter, food and transport
What are some examples of natural resources?
Cotton wool and timber
What does synthetic mean?
Developed by chemical synthesis made by humans
What are some examples of synthetic resources?
Plastic polyester acrylic
What is a finite resource
A resource that will eventually run out
What is sustainable development?
Development that meets the needs of the current generations, without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs
Define potable water
Water that is safe to drink
Portable water contains
Low levels of dissolved salts and microbes
Pure water contains
Only water molecules
Two. Freshwater sources
 lakes, Rivers, Reservoir, and groundwater
What two steps are required to make freshwater potable
Filtration and sterilization
Give two ways to sterilize water
UV light, ozone and chlorine
Name the process that removes salt from seawater water
Desalination
Give one way in which salt can be removed from seawater
Distillation or reverse osmosis
Give an diadvantage of desalination
It uses lots of energy, so it’s very expensive