CLARENCE M.

ALEJANDRO
BSA 3-AgEx

ATMOSPHERE
The atmosphere is a layer of gases that surrounds a planet or celestial body. It is held in
place by the planet's gravitational pull and plays a vital role in supporting life and
regulating climate. Earth's atmosphere primarily consists of nitrogen, oxygen, carbon
dioxide, and trace amounts of other gases.
NATURAL RESOURCES
OXYGEN: Oxygen is a gas that makes up about 21% of Earth's atmosphere. It is vital
for respiration, combustion, and various biological processes.

ORIGIN RENEWABILITY DEVELOPMENT

Biogenic resource Renewable resource Developed resource (used
(produced through (continuously replenished for medical purposes,
photosynthesis by plants through photosynthesis). industrial processes, and
and algae). combustion).

NITROGEN: Nitrogen is the most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere, making up

about 78% of it. It is an essential element for life and plays a crucial role in the
structure and function of proteins and DNA.
ORIGIN RENEWABILITY DEVELOPMENT
Abiogenic resource (not Non-renewable resource Undeveloped resource (not
directly produced by (not replenished within a extensively extracted from
biological processes). short timescale). the atmosphere for specific
purposes).

CARBON DIOXIDE: Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas comprising a small fraction

(about 0.04%) of Earth's atmosphere. It is a byproduct of respiration, combustion, and
various natural processes.
ORIGIN RENEWABILITY DEVELOPMENT
Biogenic and abiogenic Non-renewable resource Developed resource
resource (produced on human timescales (utilized for industrial
through respiration, (emissions exceed natural applications, greenhouse
volcanic activity, and absorption rates). gas monitoring, and in
combustion). certain sectors such as
agriculture).

WATER VAPOR: Water vapor is the gaseous form of water present in the
atmosphere. It plays a crucial role in the Earth's water cycle, weather patterns, and
 climate regulation.
ORIGIN RENEWABILITY DEVELOPMENT
Biogenic resource Renewable resource Developed resource (used
(resulting from evaporation (continuously replenished for meteorological studies,
and transpiration). through the water cycle). atmospheric research, and
as a renewable energy
source through cloud
seeding).

BIOSPEHERE
The biosphere is the zone of the Earth where life exists. It encompasses all living
organisms, their interactions with each other and with the physical environment. It
includes various ecosystems, such as forests, oceans, grasslands, and deserts, which
support a wide array of plant and animal life.
FOREST: Forests are ecosystems dominated by trees, encompassing a variety of
tree species, as well as understory vegetation, wildlife, and microorganisms.
ORIGIN RENEWABILITY DEVELOPMENT
Biogenic resource Renewable resource (can Developed resource
(originates from the growth be regenerated through (utilized for timber,
and development of plant natural processes like fuelwood, paper, and
life). seed dispersion and various forest products).
growth).

FLORA: Flora refers to the plant life found within the biosphere, including all types of
vegetation, such as grasses, shrubs, herbs, and trees.
ORIGIN RENEWABILITY DEVELOPMENT
Biogenic resource Renewable resource Developed resource
(originates from the growth (plants can reproduce and (utilized for various
and reproduction of regenerate through seeds, purposes, including food,
plants). spores, or vegetative medicine, fiber, and
propagation). ornamental plants).

FAUNA: Fauna comprises all animal life within the biosphere, including mammals,
birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates.
ORIGIN RENEWABILITY DEVELOPMENT
Biogenic resource Renewable resource Developed resource
(originates from the birth (animals can reproduce (utilized for food, clothing,
and growth of animal and replenish populations labor, companionship, and
organisms). through sexual various animal by-
reproduction or asexual products).
reproduction).
 BIODIVERSITY: Biodiversity refers to the variety and variability of living organisms
within the biosphere, including the genetic, species, and ecosystem diversity.
ORIGIN RENEWABILITY DEVELOPMENT
Biogenic resource (result Renewable resource Developed and
of the evolutionary (subject to changes over Undeveloped resource
processes and interactions time, but can be conserved (some aspects of
among different and managed to maintain biodiversity are managed
organisms). biodiversity). and utilized, such as
conservation efforts, while
others remain
undeveloped in protected
areas or unexplored
environments).

HYDROSPHERE
The hydrosphere refers to the total amount of water on Earth, including water found on
the surface (such as oceans, rivers, lakes, and glaciers), underground (as
groundwater), and in the atmosphere (as water vapor). It plays a vital role in supporting
life, regulating climate, and shaping Earth's landscapes.

OCEAN AND SEAS: Oceans and seas are large bodies of saltwater that cover the
majority of the Earth's surface, comprising interconnected basins.
ORIGIN RENEWABILITY DEVELOPMENT
Abiogenic resource Renewable resource Developed resource
(formed through geological (subject to the water cycle, (utilized for fisheries,
processes and the where water evaporates, transportation, energy,
accumulation of water over condenses, and recreation, and extraction
time). precipitates back into the of resources like salts,
oceans). minerals, and
hydrocarbons).

RIVER AND LAKES: Rivers and lakes are freshwater bodies that contain flowing or
standing water, respectively.
 ORIGIN RENEWABILITY DEVELOPMENT
Abiogenic resource Renewable resource Developed resource
(formed through the (subject to the water cycle (utilized for freshwater
accumulation of freshwater and replenishment through supply, irrigation,
on land, from precipitation, precipitation and inflows hydropower generation,
runoff, and groundwater from other sources). recreation, and aquatic
sources). biodiversity conservation).

GROUND WATER: Groundwater is the water present beneath the Earth's surface
within saturated soil or rock layers known as aquifers.
ORIGIN RENEWABILITY DEVELOPMENT
Abiogenic resource Renewable resource Developed resource
(formed through the (recharged by precipitation (utilized for drinking water
percolation and infiltration and surface water supply, irrigation, industrial
of surface water into the infiltration, but recharge purposes, and
ground). rates can vary). groundwater-dependent
ecosystems).

LITHOSPHERE
The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the Earth's crust and
the uppermost part of the mantle. It is composed of solid rocks, minerals, and soil, and it
encompasses the Earth's landmasses, oceanic crust, and the underlying structures.
MINERALS: Minerals are naturally occurring inorganic substances with a specific
chemical composition and crystal structure.
ORIGIN RENEWABILITY DEVELOPMENT
Abiogenic resource Non-renewable resource Developed resource
(formed through geological (formed over geological (extracted for various
processes, including timescales and depleted purposes, including
crystallization, much faster than they are construction, industry,
precipitation, and replenished). energy production, and
solidification). manufacturing).

FOSSIL FUELS: Fossil fuels are hydrocarbon-based energy resources formed from
the remains of ancient plants and organisms buried and subjected to high pressure
and temperature over millions of years.
ORIGIN RENEWABILITY DEVELOPMENT
Biogenic resource (derived Non-renewable resource Developed resource
from the organic matter of (formed over geological (extracted and utilized for
ancient plants and timescales and cannot be energy production,
organisms). replaced within human including coal, oil, and
lifetimes). natural gas).

SOILS: Soils are the uppermost layer of the Earth's surface, composed of a mixture
of mineral particles, organic matter, water, air, and living organisms.
ORIGIN RENEWABILITY DEVELOPMENT
Abiogenic and Biogenic Renewable resource (can Developed resource (used
resource (formed through be regenerated over time for agriculture, forestry,
weathering and physical, through natural processes horticulture, and as a
chemical, and biological like weathering, erosion, foundation for human
processes acting on rocks and organic matter infrastructure).
and organic matter). decomposition).

ROCKS: Rocks are solid aggregates of minerals and other materials that form the
major components of the Earth's crust.
ORIGIN RENEWABILITY DEVELOPMENT
Abiogenic resource Non-renewable resource Developed resource
(formed through geological (formed over geological (utilized for construction
processes, including timescales and depleted materials, ornamental
cooling and solidification of much faster than they are purposes, geological
molten materials, or replenished). research, and industrial
through compaction and processes).
cementation of sediment
particles).