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 for economic gain, such as soil, water, and minerals.

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Give an example of a natural resource.

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An example of a natural resource is corn.

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What is a manmade resource?

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A manmade resource is something that is created by humans, such as plastic or cars.

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How is soil a natural resource?

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Soil is a natural resource because it is found in nature and is essential for growing plants.

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What is recycling?

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Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into new materials to prevent waste and reduce the use of raw resources.

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Is water a natural resource?

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Yes, water is a natural resource.

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What is an example of a manmade resource?

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An example of a manmade resource is a building.

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How do we use natural resources?

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We use natural resources for food, shelter, and energy.

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What is the difference between natural and manmade resources?

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Natural resources come from nature, while manmade resources are created by people.

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What is an example of recycling?

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An example of recycling is using old paper to make new paper.