Texas Resources Pgs. 46-51

Front

What is a natural resource?

Back

anything found in nature that is useful to people such as water, minerals, plants, etc.

Front

What are renewable resources?

Back

A resource that can be restored naturally over time.

Front

Americans use wood _____________.

Back

to make paper, furniture, homes, and even clothing

Front

Nonrenewable resources

Back

A resource that is available in limited supply. It cannot be replaced or renewed.

Front

Reservoir

Back

A natural or artificial lake used to reserve, or store, water.

Front

Drought

Back

A period of time with little rain

Front

conserve

Back

to limit use or to use less of something

Front

Pollution

Back

chemicals and other harmful substances that can damage the water, air, or land

Front

How are Texans trying to undo the harm that has been done to the environment?

Back

reusing and recycling

Front

What is another way Texans are helping our environment?

Back

conservation