Natural Resources Study Guide

Natural Resources

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Multiple Choice

A material that comes from the earth is called a :

• Natural Resource

• Resource

• Man-made Resource

• Usable Resource

Multiple Select

Which of these are a natural resource? Select all that apply.

• Plants

• Water

• Soil

• Rocks

• Air

Some natural resources are considered renewable, and others are non-renewable.

Multiple Choice

What best describes a renewable resource?

• A resource that can be replenished (renewed) after using it

• A resource that CANNOT be replenished (renewed) after using it

• A resource that we use

Multiple Choice

What best describes a non-renewable resource?

• A resource that can be replenished (renewed) after using it

• A resource that CANNOT be replenished (renewed) after using it

• A resource that we use

Multiple Choice

Would this material be considered renewable or non-renewable?

• Renewable

• Non-Renewable

Multiple Choice

Would these items be considered renewable or non-renewable? (Think of what is made out of)

• Renewable

• Non-Renewable

Multiple Choice

Would this item be considered renewable or non-renewable?

• Renewable

• Non-Renewable

Multiple Choice

Would this item be considered renewable or non-renewable? (Think of what is made out of)

• Renewable

• Non-Renewable

Multiple Choice

Would this item be considered renewable or non-renewable? (Think of what is made out of)

• Renewable

• Non-Renewable

Negative impacts on the environment are cutting all the trees down, removing stones, using natural resources to create building materials. Over mining and agriculture of the landscapes that can't be no longer used

​Negative

People can have a positive impact on the environment by cleaning up litter, protecting endangered species, conserve energy.

​Positive

Positive and Negative Interactions

Multiple Choice

What is a positive affect on the environment?

• Recycling used materials

• Deforesting the lands lumber

• Factories polluting the air, water, and soil

• Using natural resources for building houses

Multiple Choice

Is leaving the water on while you brush your teeth a positive or negative impact?

• positive

• negative

Multiple Choice

Is leaving the lights on in the house a positive or negative impact?

• positive

• negative

Multiple Choice

Is using fertilizers in your garden a positive or negative impact?

• positive

• negative

Multiple Choice

Which of the following methods should be practiced to positively impact the environment?

• Burning of oil and natural gas

• Recycling and burning oil

• Conserving resources and recycling

• Conserving resources and water pollution