Natural Resources Review

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What is a natural resource?

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Something found in nature that is used by living things.

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Which natural resource is living?

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Trees.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Coal, oil, and natural gas that were formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals.

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True or False: Petroleum is a clean energy source.

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False.

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True or False: Fossil fuels were made a very long time ago.

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True.

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Give an example of a non-renewable resource.

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Fossil fuels like coal and oil.

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What is a renewable resource?

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A natural resource that can be replenished naturally over time, like trees and sunlight.

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What is the main use of water as a natural resource?

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For drinking, irrigation, and supporting ecosystems.

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What is the importance of trees as a natural resource?

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They provide oxygen, habitat for wildlife, and materials for shelter.

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What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replaced naturally, while non-renewable resources cannot be replenished in a human lifetime.