Why do we need to manage natural resources? what are some ways that we manage natural resources?

what are some of the costs of using fossil fuels?

what are strategic minerals? where are these found? why do we need them?

what are the pros and cons of mining?

describe the different mining methods and the pros and cons of each one.

what is smelting?

what is sustainability? why is sustainability important? what are some ways that we can live a sustainable lifestyle?

define “natural resource” and provide some examples: