Natural Resources and their Sustainability
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These flashcards cover the key vocabulary and concepts related to natural resources and sustainability, as discussed in the lecture notes.
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Natural Resources
Raw materials provided by the Earth that humans use to create products.
Biotic Resources
Natural resources that come from living things.
Abiotic Resources
Natural resources from non-living or inorganic materials.
Renewable Resources
Resources that can be replaced or replenished during our lifetime.
Non-Renewable Resources
Resources that cannot be replaced by natural processes.
Sustainability
The ability to maintain natural resources for future generations.
Eutrophication
The process by which bodies of water become enriched in nutrients, leading to excessive plant growth.
Composting
The process of recycling organic waste into valuable fertilizer for plants.
Pollution
The introduction of harmful substances into the environment.
Waste Management
The process of treating solid wastes and offering solutions for recycling.
