Synthetic Materials

a natural resource that can be replaced in nature at about the same rate as it is used

• natural resource

• renewable resource

• nonrenewable resource

• synthetic material

any type of matter or energy from Earth's environment that humans use to meet their needs

• natural resource

• renewable resource

• nonrenewable resource

• synthetic material

materials formed through a chemical process by human agency, as opposed to those of natural origin; synthetic fiber, vitamins, etc.

• natural resource

• renewable resource

• nonrenewable resource

• synthetic material

a resource that exists in a fixed amount or is used up more quickly than it can be replaced in nature

• natural resource

• renewable resource

• nonrenewable resource

• synthetic material

Which common object is made mostly or entirely from renewable resources?

• houses

• paper

• electricity

• all of the above

Which common object is made mostly or entirely from nonrenewable resources?

• cars

• jewelry

• cellphones

• all of the above

Electronic devices are made from renewable resources such as cotton and trees.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-PS1-3

Soil is a renewable resource, although if it is damaged, it takes a long time to replace.

• True

• False

People depend on _____ for almost everything that keeps us fed, sheltered, and entertained.

• natural resources

• soil

• the atmosphere

• the water cycle

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Making clothing uses natural resources such as _____.

• metals

• soil

• wood

• none of these