Natural Resources PowerPoint Review

What are natural resources?

• Resources that are man-made

• Resources that occur naturally in the environment

• Resources that are artificial

• Resources that are synthetic

List 3 examples of renewable resources.

• Solar energy, wind energy, and hydroelectric power

• Coal, oil, and natural gas

• Nuclear energy, geothermal energy, and biomass

• Petroleum, natural gas, and coal

Natural resources are important because they:

• are abundant and never deplete

• provide essential materials and energy for human survival

• are not necessary for human life

• are only used for recreational purposes

Fill in the blank: Non-renewable resources are the opposites of _______ resources.

• renewable

• non-renewable

• finite

• limited

Natural resources are important for humans because they provide:

• Food and water

• Shelter and clothing

• Energy and raw materials

• All of the above

Coal is a _______ resource.

• renewable

• non-renewable

Coal is a ________ resource.

• renewable

• non-renewable

Color only the fossil fuels.

• Wind Energy

• Oil

• Sun

• Coal

• Natural Gas

Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?

• Sun

• Water

• Coal

• Wind

What is biomass energy made from?