Using Earth's Resources

What is a natural resource?

• A resource available on Earth

• A resource created by a person

Select all the natural resources:

• Water

• Trees

• Cars

Which natural resource can be consumed?

• Water

• Cotton

• Grass

Which are the Top Four Crops Grown in the U.S?

_______, Soybean, Wheat, and Cotton

• Corn

• Grass

• Air

What is a renewable resource?

• A resource that can be replaced in a short time.

• A resource that take a long time to replace or cannot be replaced after they are used.

What is a nonrenewable resource?

• A resource that can be replaced in a short time.

• A resource that take a long time to replace or cannot be replaced after they are used.

Fill in the blank with one of the following: (erosion, conserve, consume)

In order to make sure that everyone has enough essential natural resources to live, people find ways to __________, or to save and protect, them.

What does recycle mean?

• To clean.

• To throw away.

• To use an item again.

Which can not be recycled?

• Plastic bottle

• Electronic cords

• Paper

Which is an effect of recycling?

• Cleaner streets

• Dirtier Streets

• Nothing