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Natural Resources Key Terms
Natural Resources II
Mr. Cole
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Natural Resources Key Terms
Terms we will discuss Natural Resources Soil Resources Water Resources Fish and Wildlife
Resources
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Natural Resources Key Terms
(Terms continued) Forest Resources Energy Resources Mineral Resources Recreational
Resources
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Natural Resources Key Terms
Natural ResourceObjects, materials, creatures, or energy
found in nature that can be used by humans
Use and value of natural resource can change over time
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Soil Resources 2.26 billion acres in the U.S. 385 million is useable for crop production,
much less than that is good farm land Soil Issues
Top soil erosionConversion of farmland to other uses
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Water ResourcesCovers 70% of the earth’s surfaceAmericans use 300 billion gallons a dayUses
Consumption (animal, plant or human)Power (electrical generation)Transportation (river barges)
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Fish and Wildlife Resources In terms of…
Food valueRecreational ValueEnvironmental ValueEconomic Value
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Forest Resources738 million acres of forest1/3 noncommercial2/3 commercialThrough proper management, the forestry
industry produces more timber on less land
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Forest Resources (continued)Mature forests
Old growthDominated by natureSlow growing
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Natural Resources Key Terms
Energy ResourcesThe sunWindCoalPetroleum and petroleum products
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Natural Resources Key Terms
Mineral Resources IronCopperAluminumZinc
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Natural Resources Key Terms
Recreational ResourcesForestsLakesParksGame animals