Renewable vs. Nonrenewable Resources

Segment: 9. Natural Resource Systems, Standard: Apply knowledge of natural resource components to the management of natural resource systems. (Technical III.A.1)

Description

Natural resources can be grouped into two groups: renewable and non-renewable. Renewable resources will naturally replenish themselves over time, like wind, solar, plants, trees, etc. Non-renewable will be gone forever once used, like coal, fuel, etc. Understanding the difference is key to managing natural resources for the future.

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Teaching Methods

Lecture Discussion, Demonstration, Field Trip, Resource People, Experiment, Supervised Study

 

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