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Unit 3: Regional ResourcesUnit 3: Regional Resources
Power point presentation on the classification of resources
Power point presentation on the classification of resources
What is a resource?What is a resource?
Means available; stock or supply that can be drawn on; asset - Pocket Oxford Dictionary
Anything obtained from the living and non living environment to meet human needs and wants. It can also be applied to other species - Miller, G. T. Living in the Environment
Means available; stock or supply that can be drawn on; asset - Pocket Oxford Dictionary
Anything obtained from the living and non living environment to meet human needs and wants. It can also be applied to other species - Miller, G. T. Living in the Environment
Classifying ResourcesClassifying Resources
Renewable
Non- Renewable
Natural
Human
Sustainable
Non Sustainable
Finite
Infinite
Recyclable
Classifying Resources- ActivityClassifying Resources- Activity
To help students think through the main resource classification.
To help students think through the main resource classification.
Renewable ResourcesRenewable Resources
Materials which can be used and then replenished either natural or with human
assistance within a relatively short space of time, for example; food crops, water,
forests, animals and fish
Materials which can be used and then replenished either natural or with human
assistance within a relatively short space of time, for example; food crops, water,
forests, animals and fish
Non Renewable ResourcesNon Renewable Resources
These exist in finite amounts and cannot be replaced by natural processes or are
replaced at a rate slower than the rate of use, for example; coal, gas, oil and
diamonds.
These exist in finite amounts and cannot be replaced by natural processes or are
replaced at a rate slower than the rate of use, for example; coal, gas, oil and
diamonds.
Natural ResourcesNatural Resources
These occur as a natural part of the environment, and include; air, water,
plants, soil, fish, birds and unique landforms
These occur as a natural part of the environment, and include; air, water,
plants, soil, fish, birds and unique landforms
Human ResourcesHuman Resources
Goods and services provided as a result of human activities. These include
manufactured goods, money, education, buildings and information
Goods and services provided as a result of human activities. These include
manufactured goods, money, education, buildings and information
Recyclable ResourcesRecyclable Resources
Once a resource has been used, it may be able to be used in a different format.
Examples of recycled resources include: paper, aluminium, steel and some plastics
Once a resource has been used, it may be able to be used in a different format.
Examples of recycled resources include: paper, aluminium, steel and some plastics
Sustainable ResourcesSustainable Resources
The rate of use of a resource is such that he amounts taken will not effect the resource’s ability to renew itself, and the same rate of
productivity can be maintained into the future. For example, quota’s of fish or trees
harvested in a season
The rate of use of a resource is such that he amounts taken will not effect the resource’s ability to renew itself, and the same rate of
productivity can be maintained into the future. For example, quota’s of fish or trees
harvested in a season
Non Sustainable ResourcesNon Sustainable Resources
The rate of use of the resource outstrips The rate of use of the resource outstrips
Finite ResourcesFinite Resources
Once the resources has been used u, it cannot be replaced. In other words only a fixed amount of the resource is available.
Oil and coal are examples of fine resources.
Once the resources has been used u, it cannot be replaced. In other words only a fixed amount of the resource is available.
Oil and coal are examples of fine resources.
Infinite ResourcesInfinite Resources
A resource that is unlimited as it is capable of being replenished. Solar energy, wind
energy and human interventions are examples of infinite resources
…..Please note that many other students find this one difficult to understand as on one of the previous
examinations, when classifying the internet, as the size of the resource can become infinite, but the resource itself is
not infinite
A resource that is unlimited as it is capable of being replenished. Solar energy, wind
energy and human interventions are examples of infinite resources
…..Please note that many other students find this one difficult to understand as on one of the previous
examinations, when classifying the internet, as the size of the resource can become infinite, but the resource itself is
not infinite
Classifying WATER as a Resource!!
Classifying WATER as a Resource!!
So…….How do we understand WATER as a resource to understand the complexities of
the Murray Darling Basin System??
So…….How do we understand WATER as a resource to understand the complexities of
the Murray Darling Basin System??
What do we use water for?What do we use water for?
Brainstorm activity on the board (could give students heading to help)
How do these uses change depending on various factors? E.G. the economic or environmental conditions of a country
Brainstorm activity on the board (could give students heading to help)
How do these uses change depending on various factors? E.G. the economic or environmental conditions of a country
Various Water UsesVarious Water UsesDomestic
e.g. cooking, showering
Environmental
Health of eco- systems
Strategic
Nations security- access to clean water
Recreational
Boats, water skiing
Aesthetic
In gardens, fountains
Spiritual
Religious ceremonies
Economic
Crops, animals, production, transport, power
Political
Keeping powers in control and influence
Other?
The Water CycleThe Water Cycle
See handout See handout
Classification of Water as a resource
Classification of Water as a resource
Renewable
Passing through different stages of the water cycle
Recyclable
Once used, it may be able to be used again in a different format e.g. gray water
Finite
There is a limited amount in the hydrosphere, atmosphere, lithosphere and biosphere