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Resource management (Keywords (Biotic - living organisms found in an area,…
Resource management
Keywords
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Abiotic - physical, non-living organisms found in an area
Natural resources - materials or substances occurring in nature which can be exploited for economic gain
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Non-renewable resources - energy that comes from sources, that once had been used, can never be used again
Renewable resources - energy that comes from sources that can be reused and replenished and therefore won't run out
Fossil fuels - a naturally occurring fuel formed from the remains of dead organisms over millions of years
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How is water, food and energy being exploited and what changes does this cause
Exploitation (water)
Fresh water is used for drinking, washing, manufacturing etc.
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Exploitation (energy)
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Coal has largest reserves left, as oil and natural gas has been dramatically reduced
Changes (energy)
Extracting fossil fuels causes a reduction in air quality due to CO2, CO and sulphur dioxide released
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Changes (food)
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Deforestation - land is only fertile for a few years, then is eroded by the rain, so more deforestation occurs for more soil
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