Natural vs. Synthetic Materials

What is a resource?

• A. something found in nature

• B. something we find valuable

• C. something we use

• D. both B and C

What is a natural resource?

• a resource that occurs naturally

• a resource that is man-made

Where are natural resources found?

• in the woods

• at the beach

• in nature

• under the ground

You can make synthetic products from these things...

• Plant based resources

• Animal based resources

• Petroleum based resources

• All of the above

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What is a synthetic resource?

• a resource made by humans from natural materials

• naturals resources such as trees and water

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What is the difference between natural and synthetic resources?

• Natural are man-made, synthetic are found in nature

• Natural occur in nature, synthetic are man-made

• There is no difference

• We don't use natural resources but we use synthetic resources

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Which is an example of a natural resource?

• pencils

• paper

• books

• trees

What is an example of a natural resource?

• clothes

• cotton

• nylon

What is an example of a natural resource?

• fish

• fish sticks

• fishing pole

What is an example of a synthetic resource?

• plants

• potatoes

• potato chips

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