Module 6: Natural Resources

A natural resource is ___.

• to use wisely and not waste

• something we use that comes from Earth

• a distinguishing feature or quality

• something that can be replenished, refilled, or replaced quickly

• something that cannot be replaced quickly or easily

To conserve means ___.

• to use wisely and not waste

• something we use that comes from Earth

• a distinguishing feature or quality

• something that can be replenished, refilled, or replaced quickly

• something that cannot be replaced quickly or easily

A characteristic is ___.

• to use wisely and not waste

• something we use that comes from Earth

• a distinguishing feature or quality

• something that can be replenished, refilled, or replaced quickly

• something that cannot be replaced quickly or easily

Renewable means ___.

• to use wisely and not waste

• something we use that comes from Earth

• a distinguishing feature or quality

• something that can be replenished, refilled, or replaced quickly

• something that cannot be replaced quickly or easily

Nonrenewable means ___.

• to use wisely and not waste

• something we use that comes from Earth

• a distinguishing feature or quality

• something that can be replenished, refilled, or replaced quickly

• something that cannot be replaced quickly or easily

A ___ is something made by people.

• natural resource

• conserve

• copper

• product

Which is a renewable resource?

• coal

• plants

• oil

• natural gas

I need a resource that is not expensive and does not conduct electricity. What should I choose? Look at the chart.

• wood

• silk

• copper

• gold

Cotton is a good natural resource for making clothing because it is ___.

• a conductor

• shiny

• washable

• nonrenewable

Trees can be conserved by recycling ___.

• metal cans

• glass bottles

• plastic spoons

• paper

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