Key Definitions
Part of Finite & Renewable Resources · GCSE GCSE Chemistry revision
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 17 flashcards. This is a high-frequency topic, so it is worth revising until the explanation feels precise and repeatable. It is section 5 of 16 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 5 of 16
Practice
20 questions
Recall
17 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
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Practice Questions for Finite & Renewable Resources
Which of the following best describes a finite resource?
State what is meant by sustainable development and give two examples of how chemistry can contribute to it.
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