Page 2: Resource Applications and Advanced Processing

The second page delves into practical applications of Earth's resources and advanced processing methods, including water treatment and alternative metal extraction techniques.

Example: Cotton represents a natural resource used for clothing, while synthetic alternatives like nylon demonstrate processed resources.

Highlight: Water treatment involves multiple stages:

• Filtration for removing solids
• Sterilization using chlorine, ozone, or UV light
• Advanced processes like reverse osmosis for desalination

Definition: Potable water is defined as water with low levels of salts and microbes, suitable for human consumption.

Quote: "One ton of plastic bags equals 11 barrels of oil," emphasizing the resource intensity of plastic production.

Vocabulary:

• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA): Tool for evaluating environmental impacts
• Bioleaching: Bacterial process for metal extraction
• Phytomining: Plant-based metal extraction method

Page 1: Essential Resource Terminology and Concepts

The first page introduces fundamental concepts related to Earth's resources and their sustainable use. It provides detailed definitions of key terms essential for understanding resource management and extraction processes.

Definition: Sustainable development is defined as using resources to meet current needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet theirs.

Vocabulary:

• Finite resources: Resources that cannot be replaced once used
• Renewable resources: Resources that can be replaced after use
• Life cycle assessment: Examination of a product's environmental impact throughout its existence
• Phytomining: Using plants to absorb metal compounds from soil
• Bioleaching: Using dilute acid to produce soluble metal compounds

Highlight: The page includes a detailed diagram of a distillation apparatus, demonstrating the process of water purification through desalination.