2.4 Assess the exploitation of water, fish stocks, forestry and soil as natural resources.
SOL 10: Has the awareness, knowledge, skills, values and motivation to live sustainably.
Exploitation of Natural Resources
Learning Intentions
You will be able to:
Understand what natural resources are. Explain the term ‘exploitation’.
Describe the impacts of using natural resources in a sustainable way.
24.1 Natural Resources
Natural resources are materials that are created by nature, for example fish and trees, that benefit humans who have used them for thousands of years. These resources can be divided into two types: renewable and non-renewable.
Key Words
Natural resources Renewable
Non-renewable Infinite
Finite
Managing information and thinking:
How many natural resources can you see in this picture?