Earth's Resources

Science

The careful management and use of resources

Conservation

The careful management and use of resources. Conservation. Conservation in science is about protecting and preserving natural resources to ensure they are available for future generations.

An energy source made of the remains of organisms that lived long ago, like coal or oil

Fossil fuel

An energy source made of the remains of organisms that lived long ago, like coal or oil. Fossil fuel is a natural fuel formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals buried over millions of years.

A natural resource that is consumed faster than it can be created

Nonrenewable resource

A natural resource that is consumed faster than it can be created is called a nonrenewable resource. In simple terms, nonrenewable resources, like coal and oil, can't be replaced quickly once they're used up.

Adding harmful substances to the land, water or air

Pollution

Adding harmful substances to the land, water, or air. Pollution. It is when unwanted chemicals or materials are introduced into the environment, causing harm or imbalance.

A resource that is replaced by nature more quickly than it is consumed

Renewable resource

A resource that is replaced by nature more quickly than it is consumed is a renewable resource. In simple terms, a renewable resource is something like sunlight or wind that we can use repeatedly because nature keeps making more of it.

Any material that can be used to meet a need

Resource

Any material that can be used to meet a need. Resource. In Science, a resource is anything that is useful to support life or perform tasks.