SAVVAS Ch 5 Les 3 What are Natural Resources? flashcards

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What is a natural resource?

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a resource/supplies found in nature

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Nature can replace quickly or in a relatively short period of time is a ______ resource.

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renewable

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Not replaces easily. There is a limited amount of these resources.

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nonrenewable

Front

Why are coal and oil non-renewable resources?

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they take millions of years to form

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Why is water considered a renewable resource?

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it's constantly recycled through the water cycle and can be used again.

Front

Is water a natural resource?

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Yes

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What type of resource is coal?

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Nonrenewable resource

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To protect natural resources, we must _______ them by not wasting them.

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conserve

Front

Why does the Smith family run their dishwasher only when it's full?

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to conserve water

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What is one way a person can help to conserve or save energy?

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Cut off lights when exiting a room.