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Resource Classification

Part of Finite & Renewable Resources · GCSE GCSE Chemistry revision

This diagram covers Resource Classification 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 2 of 16 in this topic. Focus on the labels, the relationships between parts, and the explanation that turns the diagram into an exam-ready answer.

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Section 2 of 16

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20 questions

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17 flashcards

Resource Classification

Finite Resources	Formation Time	Renewable Resources	Replenishment Time
Fossil fuels (coal, oil, gas)	Millions of years	Wood/biomass	Years to decades
Metal ores (iron, copper, gold)	Millions to billions of years	Solar energy	Continuous
Nuclear fuels (uranium)	Billions of years	Wind energy	Continuous
Phosphate rock	Millions of years	Hydroelectric	Continuous
Sand and gravel	Thousands to millions of years	Tidal energy	Continuous

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The Great Resource Challenge How It Works: Why Resources Run Out or Replenish Why Fossil Fuels are Finite Key Definitions

Practice Questions for Finite & Renewable Resources

Which of the following best describes a finite resource?

A. A resource that can be replaced within a human lifetime
B. A resource that exists in limited amounts and cannot be replaced within human timescales
C. A resource produced by photosynthesis in plants
D. A resource that is always found underground

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State what is meant by sustainable development and give two examples of how chemistry can contribute to it.

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Quick Recall Flashcards

What are renewable resources?

Materials that can be replenished naturally within human timescales through biological or physical processes. Examples include solar energy, wind, and biomass.

What are finite resources?

Materials that exist in limited quantities and cannot be replaced once used up (at least not within human timescales). Examples include fossil fuels and metal ores.

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The Great Resource Challenge

How It Works: Why Resources Run Out or Replenish