something that can be reused and will not be used up or run out

something that cannot be replaced that will eventually run out

the combination of different sources of energy used to meet a region or country’s overall energy needs

meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

Energy in the UK

Geography

Natural resources: The things we use

Energy use around the world

Windfarms: Decision making exercise

Fish resources

Sustainable fishing

Food resources

A solution: genetically modified crops

The future: hydroponics and aquaponics

The palm oil dilemma

Consumption and climate change

Rare earth materials

This unit teaches pupils about the growing demand for natural resources and the different renewable and non-renewable ways humans try to meet their needs. Pupils will learn the impact of overexploitation and some of the ways natural resource exploitation can be managed.

Natural resources: Can Earth meet our needs?

Will run out and cannot be replaced quickly

A mix of different types of energy used by a country

Meeting needs now without harming the future

Match each term with the correct definition.

Only renewable sources like wind and solar

A mix of renewable and non-renewable sources

What is the UK’s energy mix made up of?

Which of these is a renewable energy source?

Why might wind energy not be used everywhere in the UK?

Some places get less sunlight than others

Why can’t the UK build a solar farm in every location?

Can be used again and again and naturally replace themselves

Will eventually run out and take millions of years to form

Using resources that meets today’s needs without harming future needs

Match these terms with their definitions.

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

The Earth provides us with {{}} resources such as water, sunlight, and minerals.

Which country is most likely to use the highest amount of natural resources?

Earth has unlimited resources for everyone.

We need to manage resources carefully for the future.

Starter Quiz