1. Natural Resources KN LT 8: I can demonstrate an understanding of how utilization and distribution of natural resources plays a role in conflict

2. Natural Resources Materials or substances that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain. Materials or substances that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain. Includes light, air, water, plants, animals, soil, stone, minerals, and fossil fuels. Includes light, air, water, plants, animals, soil, stone, minerals, and fossil fuels. Renewable: natural resources that can be produced again like plants and animals. Renewable: natural resources that can be produced again like plants and animals. Non-Renewable: natural resources that cannot be produced again like fossil fuels. Non-Renewable: natural resources that cannot be produced again like fossil fuels.

3. Forests & Timber Forests cover 1/3 of our planet Forests cover 1/3 of our planet Raw materials Raw materials Maintain biodiversity Maintain biodiversity Protect land and water resources Protect land and water resources Greatest threat is deforestation Greatest threat is deforestation

4. Why do we Need Forests? Trees reduce the impact of global warming Trees reduce the impact of global warming Capture and store carbon Capture and store carbon Provide flood control and water regulation Provide flood control and water regulation Demand for renewable energy and materials Demand for renewable energy and materials Limited supplies Limited supplies Provide habitats for plants and animals Provide habitats for plants and animals Animals move to new locations or extinction Animals move to new locations or extinction

5. Combating Deforestation Corporations and Markets Replanting efforts Use recycled products Consumers Put pressure on companies Buy recycled products Governments Laws to protect forests Treaties between countries for forests and animals

6. Fossil Fuels Coal Hard, black colored rock-like substance Found in many states and throughout the world Used as an energy source Shipped by train, boats, pipelines Oil From carbon under great pressure and heat Can be found in Middle East, Alaska, California It comes from the earth by drilling Travels through pipelines or by ship Natural Gas A gas composed of methane Found in areas near petroleum Pumped from below ground and travels in pipelines Still produces CO 2 emissions, but half the rate of coal

7. Importance of Fossil Fuels 84% of our energy 84% of our energy In 2008, 49% of electricity came from coal In 2008, 49% of electricity came from coal 2/3 of oil in America is imported 2/3 of oil in America is imported Less than 2% of natural gas from the US is imported Less than 2% of natural gas from the US is imported 24% of our energy is natural gas 24% of our energy is natural gas

8. Keystone Pipeline Canadian crude oil to refineries in the Midwest and Gulf Coast Canadian crude oil to refineries in the Midwest and Gulf Coast Stretch from Alberta, Canada to the Gulf of Mexico Stretch from Alberta, Canada to the Gulf of Mexico 1,179 miles 1,179 miles Transport 830,000 barrels a day Transport 830,000 barrels a day Obama vetoed Congress passage Obama vetoed Congress passage Dependent on State Department Administrative Review Dependent on State Department Administrative Review Producing the crude from oil would equal an estimated 17% more greenhouse gases 42,000 direct and indirect jobs would be created Equal to about $2 billion earnings After the construction only 50 permanent jobs

10. Water California’s water use is split 3 ways California’s water use is split 3 ways 50% environmental 50% environmental Rivers Rivers 40% agricultural 40% agricultural Nuts Nuts Grapes Grapes 10% urban 10% urban People People While California's water usage is divided like this, it is expected that the people cut back on their water While California's water usage is divided like this, it is expected that the people cut back on their water

11. Save Our Water Use washing machines for full loads only. Use washing machines for full loads only. When washing dishes by hand, don’t let the water run. Fill one basin with wash water and the other with rinse water. When washing dishes by hand, don’t let the water run. Fill one basin with wash water and the other with rinse water. Install an aerator on your kitchen faucet to reduce flow to less than 1 gallon per minute. Install an aerator on your kitchen faucet to reduce flow to less than 1 gallon per minute. Use the garbage disposal sparingly. Alternatively, you can compost vegetable food waste and save gallons of water every time. Use the garbage disposal sparingly. Alternatively, you can compost vegetable food waste and save gallons of water every time. Install low-flow shower heads. Install low-flow shower heads. Take a five minute shower instead of a 10 minute one. Take a five minute shower instead of a 10 minute one. Turn your bathroom faucet off when brushing your teeth or shaving. Turn your bathroom faucet off when brushing your teeth or shaving. Water early in the morning or later in the evening when temperatures are cooler. Adjust your sprinklers to ensure only your yard is being watered, not your house, sidewalk or street. Put a layer of mulch around trees and plants to reduce evaporation and keep the soil cool. Landscape your yard with climate appropriate plants. Use a broom instead of a hose to clean driveways, sidewalks and patios. Wash vehicles with a bucket and sponge, and make sure your hose has a self-closing nozzle.