Resources are things we get from the living and nonliving environment to meet the needs and wants of a population. The supply of many resources is limited. If used, resources can be extended through recycling and decreased use. Changes in environments Environments are the space, conditions, and factors that affect an individual's and a population's ability to survive and their quality of life. Changes in environments can be natural or influenced by humans.
Some environmental changes occur slowly, and others occur rapidly.
Science and technology in local challenges People continue inventing new ways of doing things and solving problems. There is still much more to be understood about science. Many people choose science as a career. Many people derive great pleasure from doing science.