Natural Resources: Living & Nonliving

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.

• 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