Natural Resources and the Lithosphere

Flashcards covering the key concepts of natural resources, their components, and significance in the Earth's lithosphere.

What are the components of the Earth's lithosphere?

Soil, stones, minerals, and air.

What is mineral wealth?

The abundance of valuable minerals and ores found in the Earth.

Define natural resources as mentioned in the notes.

Natural resources refer to materials and substances like minerals, ores, and water found in the Earth's lithosphere.

What does the lithosphere consist of?

The hard crust beneath the Earth's surface made up of rocks.

What is the significance of natural resources in the lithosphere?

They provide essential materials for various human activities, including construction, energy, and sustenance.