Finite resources
What Finite resources means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Reference: AQA
Resources such as metal ores, fossil fuels and fresh water are finite, and demand for them multiplies as population and living standards rise.
Resources whose total amount cannot be replaced once used, so their supply is limited.
Topics that use Finite resources
- Using the Earth's resources and sustainable development (AQA GCSE)
- Waste management (AQA GCSE)
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