Natural Resources and Economies

Resources are...

• Things created by humans
• Supplies humans recycle
• Supplies humans want and need

A natural resource is...

• a resource created by humans

• a resource that come from the Earth

• a resource built in a factory

Which is NOT an example of a natural resource?

• shoes
• water
• honey
• deer

This type of resource can always be replaced by nature.

• Renewable
• Nonrenewable

Which is NOT a nonrenewable resource?

• coal
• oil
• sun
• natural gas

This type of resource cannot be easily replaced.  Once it's gone, it's gone.

• Renewable
• Non-renewable

Which is not a renewable resource?

• oil
• water
• sun
• wind

Which is not a renewable resource?

• oil
• water
• sun
• wind

Which is not considered a fossil fuel?

• oil
• coal
• natural gas
• electricity

Fossil fuels we use for energy are mostly this type of resource.

• Renewable
• Nonrenewable