Mining and Non-Renewable Resources

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts regarding mining, non-renewable resources, and fisheries as discussed in the lecture notes.

Mining

The process of extracting valuable geological materials from the earth's crust.

Reserves

How much of the resource is available in the ground.

Production

How much resources we mine each year.

R/P Ratio

How many years the reserves will last, calculated by dividing reserves by production.

Fossil Fuels

A major category of non-renewable resources, including oil, natural gas, and coal.

Aquaculture

Fish farming and fish processing.

Inshore Fishery

Commercial fishing conducted close to shore in smaller, independently owned boats.

Offshore Fishery

Commercial fishing carried out farther from shore in larger company-owned vessels.

Coniferous Trees

Trees with thin, needle-like leaves that are adapted to survive in poor soil conditions.

Deciduous Trees

Trees that lose their leaves in autumn and have broad, flat leaves.