Key Terms Managing Resources 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyKey TermsGCSECCEA Created by: Victoria McClementsCreated on: 14-04-18 16:11 Resource Anything the we use & rely on eg. water,coal,land 1 of 10 Renewable A sustainable resource which can be used over and over again without running out eg. Water, sun, trees 2 of 10 Carbon footprint The total greenhouse gases caused by a person, converted into the equivalent weight of carbon dioxide. 3 of 10 Solar power Where the sun's energy causes a chemical reaction which generates electricity. 4 of 10 Wind Where the wind turns a turbine which generates electrcity. 5 of 10 Biofuels Where plants such as willow tress, maize or sugar cane are burnt or processed to create energy 6 of 10 Sustainable A way of using resources so that they are not destroyed but remain available for others to use in the future. 7 of 10 Landfill site A large hole in the ground into which rubbish is dumped 8 of 10 Waste hierarchy Arrangement of waste disposal options in order of sustainability. 9 of 10 Ecotourism & Green Tourism A sustainable form of tourism which involves protecting environment & local way of life at the destination. Usually small scale 10 of 10
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