This key facts covers Key Definitions within Finite & Renewable Resources for GCSE Chemistry. Revise Finite & Renewable Resources in Using Resources for GCSE Chemistry with 20 exam-style questions and 24 flashcards. This topic appears less often, but it can still be a useful differentiator on mixed-topic papers. It is section 2 of 15 in this topic. Use this key facts to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
Topic position
Section 2 of 15
Practice
20 questions
Recall
24 flashcards
Key Definitions
- Finite resources - Materials that exist in limited quantities and cannot be replaced once used up (at least not within human timescales)
- Renewable resources - Materials that can be replenished naturally within human timescales through biological or physical processes
- Sustainability - Meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
- Circular economy - An economic model that eliminates waste by keeping materials in use for as long as possible