Natural Resources

Front

What is a nonrenewable resource?

Back

A resource that cannot be easily replaced or regenerated, such as fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas.

Front

What are renewable resources?

Back

Resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as sunlight, wind, water, and trees.

Front

Give an example of a renewable resource.

Back

Sunlight is a renewable resource because it is abundant and can be used repeatedly.

Front

Give an example of a nonrenewable resource.

Back

Natural gas is a nonrenewable resource because it takes millions of years to form and cannot be replaced quickly.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a natural resource?

Back

Play dough is not a natural resource; it is a manufactured product.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-3

Front

What is the main difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

Back

Renewable resources can be replenished naturally, while nonrenewable resources are finite and cannot be replaced in a human timescale.

Front

Name three renewable resources.

Back

Water, wind, and plants are all examples of renewable resources.

Front

Name three nonrenewable resources.

Back

Coal, oil, and natural gas are examples of nonrenewable resources.

Front

What is the importance of conserving natural resources?

Back

Conserving natural resources helps ensure that they are available for future generations and protects the environment.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Front

How does sunlight qualify as a renewable resource?

Back

Sunlight is abundant and can be harnessed for energy without depleting its availability.