Human Impact (Natural Resources)

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What is a Fossil Fuel?

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Fuels that formed years ago from the remains of things that lived millions of years ago.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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Which natural resource is considered nonrenewable?

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Natural gas.

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What is NOT a natural resource?

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Play dough.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-3

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What is oil?

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Liquid fossil fuel formed from marine organisms burned to obtain energy & used to manufacture plastics.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-3

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Why are trees considered a natural resource?

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We use them to make paper, lumber, and other products.

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What are natural resources?

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Materials found on Earth that people use.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-3

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What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally, while nonrenewable resources cannot be replaced quickly enough to keep from running out.

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Give an example of a renewable resource.

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Water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is coal?

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A fossil fuel that is formed from the remains of plants and is used for energy.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

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What is natural gas?

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A fossil fuel that is primarily composed of methane and is used for heating and electricity.