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1 Resources

2 Raw Material vs. Natural Resource A raw material is a resource that must be changed before it can be used by humans TreesWheatMetals A natural resource I anything that comes from the earth that can be used to meet people’s needs. Fruit Meat Trees

3 Vocabulary Renewable Resource A resource that the earth replaces as it is used (trees, water, air) Non-Renewable Resource A resource that cannot be replaced or used more than once (fossil fuels,minerals ) Recyclable Resource A resource that can be used again, usually after it has been processed (paper products, water, some metals)

4 Fossil Fuels Fossil fuels are coal, oil, and natural gas. All have been formed from ancient forms of plant and animal life. None of them are renewable sources of energy Fossil fuels still make up 82% of the world’s fuel consumption http://www.npr.org/2013/12/02/248230187/slashing-fossil-fuel- consumption-comes-with-a-price

5 Oil Consumption http://www.eia.gov/countries/cab.cfm?fips=ch http://www.eia.gov/countries/cab.cfm?fips=ch

6 The Earth is Full https://www.ted.com/talks/paul_gilding_the_eart h_is_full?language=en https://www.ted.com/talks/paul_gilding_the_eart h_is_full?language=en

7 Sweden’s Recycling and Fuel Solution http://vimeo.com/103801887


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