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Earth's Resources: Using Resources: Chemistry: GCSE (9:1) | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What are Earth's natural resources?✔✔ Materials found in nature that humans use, such as water, minerals, and fossil fuels
Why are fossil fuels considered non-renewable resources?✔✔ They take millions of years to form and cannot be replaced quickly
What is sustainable resource use?✔✔ Using resources in a way that meets present needs without compromising future availability
How is freshwater replenished on Earth?✔✔ Through the water cycle, including evaporation, condensation, and precipitation
Why is recycling important for resource conservation?✔✔ It reduces waste, saves energy, and preserves natural materials
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What is the main disadvantage of extracting metals from ores?✔✔ It causes environmental damage, including habitat destruction and pollution
How can metals be extracted from low-grade ores?✔✔ Through bioleaching or phytomining
Why is bioleaching considered an environmentally friendly method of extraction?✔✔ It uses bacteria to extract metals, reducing the need for mining
What is phytomining?✔✔ Using plants to absorb metal compounds from the soil and then extracting the metals from the ash
How does burning fossil fuels impact the environment?✔✔ It releases carbon dioxide, contributing to global warming and air pollution
Why is renewable energy becoming more important?
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