Geography Terms

Resource A supply of something from the earth that will help humans meet a need Renewable Resource A supply of something that can be regenerated if used carefully Ex. Water, fish, trees… Non-renewable A supply of something that is finite and cannot be replaced once it is used up Ex. Oil, gas, uranium

Non-Renewable - Oil

Renewable – Water

Definitions Conventional Energy An energy source that is used often it usually is based on non-renewable energy Ex. Coal, oil, natural gas –Hydro - renewable Alternative Energy A less used energy source that may be based on renewable energy Ex. Wind or solar power Green energy

Alternative Energy

Definitions Sustainable Development Using resources without using them up Being able to meet human needs and protect the environment at the same time for future generations Climate Change Climate change is a long-term shift in climate measured by changes in temperature, precipitation, winds, and other indicators.

Greenhouse Gas Carbon Dioxide or CO2 Results from the burning of fossil fuels, such as coal, oil and gasoline It traps and holds the heat in the earth’s temperature, and stops it from escaping back into space Leads to higher world temperatures, melting ice caps, and higher sea levels

Ozone Layer A region of ozone gases high in the atmosphere that protect us from ultraviolet light Ozone Depletion The decreasing level of the ozone layer due to the human use of CFC’s and other chemicals These gases rise into the atmosphere and destroy the ozone layer

Kyoto Protocol

Environmental Stewardship

Sustainable Yield Management