World ResourcesWorld Resources

An Overview

Types of ResourcesTypes of Resources

CAPITAL RESOURCES

The money and machines used to produce goods or services.

HUMAN RESOURCES

The people who perform various tasks.

NATURAL RESOURCES

Materials that people take from the natural environment to survive and to satisfy their needs.

Renewable resources: resources that the environment continues to replace.

Nonrenewable Resources: Can not be replaced once they have been used.

Fossil FuelsFossil Fuels

These fuels are coal, oil and natural gas, which are formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals.

Important MineralsImportant MineralsIron

Copper

Aluminum

Uranium

Gold

Recycling is one way to increase nonrenewable resources. 1,500 aluminum cans are recycled every second.

Energy SourcesEnergy Sources

The main energy source of the world is Fossil Fuels. Today nations are searching for new energy .

Where do you think most of the worlds Fossil Fuels are located?

At the present rate the world’s fossil fuels will be depleted within the next century!!

Nuclear EnergyNuclear Energy

Nuclear energy today is produced by fission-the splitting of uranium in a nuclear reactor to release their stored energy.

Geothermal EnergyGeothermal EnergyVolcanic activity has the potential to supply

energy from the earth’s internal heat.

Solar EnergySolar EnergySolar energy is energy produced by the sun.

Solar radiation is potentially the greatest renewable energy source.

Wind PowerWind Power

Creates electricity by turning a system of fan blades called a turbine

More Renewable Resources More Renewable Resources InformationInformation

Natural ResourcesNatural Resources

Do you know how many miles a small car can travel using methane gas?

Nonrenewable ResourcesNonrenewable ResourcesExtracting minerals from the earth is not a

pretty sight.

Renewable ResourceRenewable ResourceWaterWater

In conclusionIn conclusion