Unit 1: Interrelationships Between Natural Resource, Environmental Systems, and Humans

Vocabulary Matching Click the term on the left hand side and find its corresponding definition on the right. Atmosphere The gaseous layer that encompasses the earth Fossil Fuel Natural resource formed from the remains of dead animal and plant material deposited in a previous geologic time, typically millions of years ago. Mineral Natural inorganic substances on or in the earth that are mined from the earth Soil The outer layer of the earth’s surface that supports life. Sunlight The source of almost all the energy used on the earth. Water A tasteless, colorless, liquid natural resource which all living things need to survive. Wildlife All the plants and animals that live in the wild As you work through each definition, click on the blank and find the appropriate word to complete the definition. Natural resourcesare those things found in nature, such as forests, mineral deposits, soil, and fresh water, that have economic value.Airis the mixture of gases that make up the atmosphere.Windis the movement of air.The water cycleis the movement of water from the earth’s surface to the atmosphere and back to the surface.Domesticationis the control of plants and animals by humans. Explain the difference between biotic and abiotic natural resources. Explain the difference between inexhaustible and exhaustible natural resources. Explain Renewable and Non-Renewable natural resources AND give an example of each. Complete the question in full sentences. Explain the difference between an exhaustible resource and a nonrenewable natural resource? In your opinion, how should society be conserving natural resources to ensure a safe and adequate supply in the future? Complete the question in complete sentences.