geography terms. resource a supply of something from the earth that will help humans meet a need...
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Geography Terms
• Resource• A supply of something from the earth that will
help humans meet a need
• Renewable Resource• A supply of something that can be regenerated if
used carefully• Ex. Water, fish, trees…• Non-renewable• A supply of something that is finite and cannot
be replaced once it is used up• Ex. Oil, gas, uranium
Non-Renewable - Oil
Renewable – Water
Definitions • Conventional Energy
• An energy source that is used often it usually is based on non-renewable energy
• Ex. Coal, oil, natural gas– Hydro - renewable
• Alternative Energy
• A less used energy source that may be based on renewable energy
• Ex. Wind or solar power• Green energy
Alternative Energy
Definitions• Sustainable Development• Using resources without using them up• Being able to meet human needs and
protect the environment at the same time for future generations
• Climate Change• Climate change is a long-term shift in
climate measured by changes in temperature, precipitation, winds, and other indicators.
• Greenhouse Gas
• Carbon Dioxide or CO2
• Results from the burning of fossil fuels, such as coal, oil and gasoline
• It traps and holds the heat in the earth’s temperature, and stops it from escaping back into space
• Leads to higher world temperatures, melting ice caps, and higher sea levels
• Ozone Layer• A region of ozone gases high in the
atmosphere that protect us from ultraviolet light
• Ozone Depletion• The decreasing level of the ozone layer
due to the human use of CFC’s and other chemicals
• These gases rise into the atmosphere and destroy the ozone layer
Kyoto Protocol
Environmental Stewardship
Sustainable Yield Management