Natural Resources

What is a natural resource?

• Something made by man that people can use

• Something found in nature that is used by people

• Something that is made by people or nature

Which of the following is NOT a natural resource?

• Sunlight

• Tree

• House

How do natural resources help people?

• They provide food for people

• They keep people from getting hurt

• They help people get to know one another

Where can natural resources be found?

• Only in wealthy countries

• All over the Earth

• Where people live

Why are countries with more natural resources wealthy?

• People want to move to these places

• The weather is better there

• The natural resources can be sold or traded

Resources that are alive are called ___________.

• Natural Resources

• Nonliving Resources

• Living Resources

Which of the following is a living resource?

• Fish

• Coal

• Stone

How do trees help people?

• They provide building materials

• People eat food

• People use it for clothing

Which of the following is NOT true about living resources?

• They remain until they are used up

• They can reproduce

• They can die

Resources that are not alive are called ______________.

• Natural resources

• Living resources

• Nonliving Resources