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GCSE Chemistry: Using the Earth's resources and sustainable development
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Define sustainable development.
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Development that meets the needs of current generations without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Sustainable development meets the needs of current generations without compromising the ability of ? generations to meet their own needs.
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future
What is a finite resource?
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A resource that is used up faster than it can be replaced, so it will eventually run out (e.g. fossil fuels, metal ores).
What is a renewable resource?
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A resource that can be replaced at the same rate as (or faster than) it is used, so it does not run out (e.g. timber, crops).
Name the four basic needs humans use the Earth's resources to provide.
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Warmth, shelter, food and transport.
Give three things natural resources supplemented by agriculture provide.
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Any three of: food, timber, clothing and fuels.
Name the three sources from which finite resources are processed to provide energy and materials.
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The Earth (crust), the oceans and the atmosphere.
Give an example of a natural product replaced by a synthetic product.
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E.g. natural rubber replaced by synthetic rubber, or wool/cotton replaced by polyester/nylon.
How does chemistry contribute to sustainable development?
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By improving agricultural and industrial processes and creating new products that reduce use of finite resources.
Is crude oil a finite or renewable resource? Why?
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Finite — it forms over millions of years, far slower than it is being used up.
Natural resources are supplemented by ? to provide food, timber, clothing and fuels.
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agriculture
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