Natural Resources

2. Deposits Natural concentrations of minerals found in the earth, including gold, copper, and aluminum.
4. Natural resources that can be replaced, such as solar energy and wind power.
6. The protection, preservation, and sustainable management of natural resources to prevent depletion and ensure their availability for future generations.
8. A renewable energy source that uses heat from the Earth's interior to generate electricity or provide direct heating. It is commonly used in areas with volcanic activity.
9. Earth Metals Valuable minerals used in technology and electronics, mainly found in Inner Mongolia.
10. Power A type of renewable energy that uses wind turbines to convert wind energy into electricity. It is a clean and sustainable energy source.
13. Wood from forests, used for construction and paper production.
14. The process of reusing and processing materials (such as paper, plastic, metal, and glass) to reduce waste and conserve natural resources.
15. A fossil fuel found underground, used for heating and electricity.
16. A black fossil fuel used for energy and industry, found in northern China.
17. Organic material (such as wood, crops, and animal waste) that can be burned or converted into biofuels to produce energy. It is considered a renewable energy source if used sustainably.

1. Resources that cannot be replaced within a human lifespan because they take millions of years to form. Examples include coal, oil, natural gas, and minerals.
3. A mineral used to produce steel, important for China’s construction industry.
5. Crude oil found in China’s northeastern provinces, used to produce fuel.
7. Natural resources that can be replaced or regenerated naturally over time. Examples include solar energy, wind, and forests (if managed sustainably).
11. The removal or clearing of forests for agriculture, urban development, or logging. It leads to loss of biodiversity, climate change, and soil erosion.
12. Power Electricity produced by moving water usually from dams or rivers. Water flows through turbines, generating electricity. It is a renewable and widely used energy source.