Natural Resources

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What are natural resources?

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Natural resources are materials or substances that occur in nature and can be used by living things, such as water, plants, animals, and minerals.

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Name two types of natural resources.

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Water and trees.

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Why do living things need water?

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Water is essential for survival; it helps plants grow, keeps animals hydrated, and is necessary for human life.

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Can you name a natural resource that is not a living thing?

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Sunlight is a natural resource that is not a living thing.

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What do we use trees for?

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We use trees to make paper, furniture, and to provide shade.

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Are minerals considered natural resources?

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Yes, minerals like gold, silver, and iron are natural resources.

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What is an example of a renewable natural resource?

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Trees are a renewable natural resource because they can be replanted and regrown.

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What is an example of a non-renewable natural resource?

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Fossil fuels, like coal and oil, are non-renewable natural resources because they take millions of years to form.

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How do animals use natural resources?

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Animals use natural resources for food, shelter, and water.

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What is the role of sunlight in nature?

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Sunlight helps plants grow through photosynthesis and provides energy for living things.