Natural Resources U2 L1

.  How do humans use Earth's land, water, and atmosphere to live?  Check all the statements you think show this.

• We use wood from trees to build shelters.

• We use plants and animals for food.

• We drink and use fresh water.

• Earth's atmosphere provides oxygen for us to breathe.

• We use natural resources to make our lives easier and more comfortable.

2.  What are some examples of products humans make from natural resources?  Check all that apply.

• furniture and paper from wood

• plastics from petroleum

• jewelry and tools from metals

• glass products from minerals

 What are some ways we can conserve natural resources?  Check all the statements you think show this.

• reusing and recycling materials

• mining minerals from the ground until no more remain

• driving fuel-efficient cars (cars that use less gas)

• turning off light when you're not in a room

• leave the water running while you are brushing your teeth

Which of the following are geologic resources?  Check all that apply.

• plants and animals

• rocks and minerals

• soil

• fossil fuels

The two main ways geologic resources are extracted (removed) from the Earth are mining and drilling.

• True

• False

All of Earth's resources will last forever.

• True

• False

Food, cloth, rope, lumber, paper, and rubber can come from plants.

• True

• False

Humans depend on soil, minerals, and rocks.

• True

• False

A resource is _____ if it can be replaced as quickly as it is used.

• renewable

• nonrenewable

Rock, minerals, fossil fuels, and _____ are geologic resources.

• Plants

• Soil