level: using the earths resources
Questions and Answers List
level questions: using the earths resources
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what 4 things do we use resources for | warmth, shelter, food, transport |
| name a renewable resource | wood |
| why might humans plant more trees | so the wood can be used of timber or fuel, many power stations now run on biofuels like wood chips |
| where does natural and synthetic rubber come from | -natural rubber comes from the sap in trees -synthetic rubber comes from crude oil |
| give the definition of a finite resource | a resource that can't be replaced as quickly as they're used |
| give 2 finite resources | coal, fossil fuels |
| give the definition of sustainable | meeting our current needs without preventing future generations from meeting theirs |
| why are artificial fertilisers used in agriculture | they allow us to grow more food with the land available |