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Natural Resource Study Guide 2016
1.
Define the term natural resource: _______________________________________________
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2. Contrast renewable vs. nonrenewable resources, providing 4 examples of each.
Contrast________________________________________________________________
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Renewable examples
Nonrenewable examples
3. Compare and contrast charcoal and coal:
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4. Describe major ways that human actions have affected the environment in regards to the
following aspects:
(a) The atmosphere
(b) The oceans
(c) Rivers and fresh water lakes
(d) Plants
(e) Wildlife
(f) Coastal areas
(g) Forests
(h) Land
5. Be prepared to address the cost versus the benefits of protecting the environment.