Chapter 2 Lesson 2

What is a natural resource?

• A type of food
• A type of animal
• anything found in nature that is useful to people

• A type of car

What are some of the natural resources of Texas?

• soil and water

• plants and animals

• minerals and petroleum

• all are correct

What is a renewable resource?

• a resource that can be restored naturally over time

• is anything found in nature that is useful for people

• is a natural or superficial lake used to reserve, or store, water

• is a natural resource that is available in limited supply.

  It cannot be replaced or renewed

Look around the classroom. What do you see that comes from a renewable resource?

• plastic

• oil

• wooden

• coal

What are some of the nonrenewable resources of Texas?

• Water, gas, oil

• oil, natural gas, coal

• Fish, animals, trees

• cotton, water, animals

What natural resources are located near Port Arthur?

• water

• trees

• shrimp

• all are correct

Why is water such an important natural resource?

• Water is important because it is used in photosynthesis
• Water is important because it is used in cooking
• Water is important because it is used in cleaning
• Water is important because it is essential for all forms of life, it is used in agriculture, industry, and also for drinking and sanitation purposes

What is a reservoir?

• to limit the use of something in order to protect from waste or overuse

• is a period of time with little rain

• is anything found in nature that is useful for people

• is a natural or superficial lake used to reserve, or store, water

What is a drought?

• to limit the use of something in order to protect from waste or overuse

• is a period of time with little rain

• is anything found in nature that is useful for people

• is a natural or superficial lake used to reserve, or store, water

What means conserve?

• to limit the use of something in order to protect from waste or overuse

• is a period of time with little rain

• is anything found in nature that is useful for people

• is a natural or superficial lake used to reserve, or store, water