ENVIRONMENT

EnvironmentLiving and non-living things around us that affect our lives

Resources from the environment

Renewable or Natural ResourcesCan be replaced by the

environment or by Man

Air Respiration

SoilTopmost layer of the earthContains air, water and

minerals

Water

Other Resources from the Environment

Food

Predator – animal that hunts and feeds on other animals

Prey – animal that is hunted and eaten

FuelsBurned to produce heat and

energy Coal, oil and natural gas –

fossil fuels - Formed from dead organisms which are buried under layers of earth for thousands of years

Building MaterialsWoodMetal – extracted from rocks;

mixed with other metals or non-metals to form stronger substances called alloys

ClaySand mud