What are Renewable and Non-Renewable Resources?

1.Definitions and Concepts

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-Renewable Resources

-Naturally replenished

-Examples: solar, wind, water

-Non-Renewable Resources

-Finite, cannot be replenished

-Examples: coal, gold, oil

7.Safety in Mining

2.Local Context: South Africa’s Resources

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-Non-renewable minerals

-Gold, platinum, coal, diamonds

-Renewable energy initiatives

-Wind farms, solar energy

3.Environmental Impact

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-Mining and pollution

-Land degradation

-Air and water pollution

-Sustainability practices

-Rehabilitation of land

-Renewable energy use in mining

4.Economic Importance

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-Mining’s role in South Africa’s economy

-Jobs and infrastructure

-Export of minerals and resources

5.Scientific Investigation

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-Classifying resources

-Group work: renewable vs non-renewable

-Hands-on activities

-Identifying local minerals

-Mining hazards and safety measures
-Environmental safety

6.Social and Ethical Considerations

-Fair trade and ethical mining
-The impact on local communities