Middle School Earth and Space Science Flashcards: Limited Natural Resources

Study Limited Natural Resources in Middle School Earth and Space Science with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What is a nonrenewable resource?

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ANSWER

A resource replaced slower than it is used, so it can run out. Consumption outpaces natural replenishment rates.

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This deck focuses on Limited Natural Resources, giving you a quick way to review the definitions, rules, and examples that matter most for Middle School Earth and Space Science.

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A city relies on a nearby aquifer that recharges slowly as water filters down from rain and snowmelt. City records show that water use has increased each year due to population growth, and the average groundwater level has steadily declined. If this pattern continues (use faster than recharge), what is the most likely consequence?

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