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