natural resources

"Community resources, or the lack thereof, often dictate the strengths and weaknesses of that community, whether it's a town or city. This volume discusses both man-made resources-including dams, bridges, roads, and buildings-as well as renewable and non-renewable natural resources-such as soil, water, forests, and energy. Readers will explore how such resources affect a community's health and the opportunities of its members. They will also begin to understand how resources affect trade and industry. This insightful text also introduces the idea that controversies exist about ways to use resources without causing environmental damage"--Provided by publisher.

Natural gas is a fossil fuel widely used for multiple energy needs. This book looks at a variety of issues in the use of natural gas as an energy source.

Examines water as a natural resource and discusses how it is used as well as the prevention and management of droughts. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

The United States has approximately 272 million tons (247 million tonnes) of coal in its reserves. About 93 percent of the coal mined in the United States each year is used to make electricity.

Natural resources are raw materials from nature that are used by people. Any resource that is being used is an actual resource, while resources that are not are potential resources. Examine how natural resources are used by humans in Natural Resources.

Oil has been produced in 31 states in the United States and in the waters off its coasts. Approximately 17 percent of U.S. oil is produced by offshore oil wells.

Examines the controversies arising from the opportunities being created for energy resources in the Arctic, due to global warming.

Presents an overview of the Earth's environment, containing information on how it provides resources, energy, and sustains ecosystems.

Examines the many types of resources that naturally occur on Earth including soil, oil, minerals, sand, trees, sunlight, and wind.