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Explain how finite resources from the Earth, oceans and atmosphere can be processed to provide energy and materials.
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Using the Earth's resources and obtaining potable water
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Using the Earth's resources and sustainable development
Aqa Gcse ChemistryUsing resources
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Explain how finite resources from the Earth, oceans and atmosphere can be processed to provide energy and materials
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finite resources
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How do you explain finite resources from the Earth, oceans and atmosphere can be processed to provide energy and materials?
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In Chemistry, this page helps you answer questions about finite resources from the Earth, oceans and atmosphere can be processed to provide energy and materials within Using the Earth's resources and obtaining potable water. Focus on the key process, correct scientific terms, and how the idea links to exam-style questions. Key terms to check are finite resources and sustainable development.
Key terms
- finite resources: Natural resources that are limited in supply and cannot be replenished within a human timescale.
- sustainable development: Development that meets current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Common trap
Misunderstanding Finite Resources: Clarify that finite resources are limited and cannot be replaced on a human timescale, unlike renewable resources which can be replenished naturally.
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- Describe examples of resources used by humans for warmth, shelter, food and transport.
Using the Earth's resources and sustainable development
- Explain that natural resources can be supplemented or replaced by agricultural and synthetic products.
Using the Earth's resources and sustainable development
- Give examples of natural products and the agricultural or synthetic products that can replace them.
Using the Earth's resources and sustainable development
- Distinguish finite resources from renewable resources using given information.
Using the Earth's resources and sustainable development
- Define sustainable development as meeting current needs without preventing future generations from meeting their needs.
Using the Earth's resources and sustainable development