GCSE Chemistry (AQA)

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Using Earth's Resources

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Using resources Using the Earth's resources and obtaining potable water

Using Earth's Resources

8:31 Resource Use and Sustainable Extraction
Spec 4.10.1.1
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  • Humans use earth's resources for warmth, shelter, food, and transport.
  • Natural resources are supplemented by agriculture to produce fuels, clothing, and construction materials.
  • Chemistry improves agricultural and industrial processes and replaces natural products with synthetic ones.
  • Synthetic fertilizers, derived from ammonia, enhance crop productivity.
  • Clothing has shifted from natural fibers to synthetic fibers like polyester, saving resources.
  • Finite resources, such as fossil fuels and metals, are being depleted faster than they can be replaced.
  • Renewable resources, like timber, can be replenished at the rate they are used.
  • Data helps track resource usage and sustainability.
  • Chemistry contributes to sustainable development by finding alternatives to finite resources.
  • Bioplastics, made from corn starch and microorganisms, offer a renewable alternative to traditional plastics.

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