Social Studies 2.3

What are natural resources found in Mexico?

• iron and gold

• coal, uranium, limestone, salt

• diamonds, emeralds, rubies, sapphires, opals
• timber, fish, natural gas, coal

Examples of natural resources.

• computers and cell phones

• cars and bikes

• furniture and cups

• air, water, sunlight, soil, minerals, plants, and animals

What is used to make paper products?

• Cotton fibers
• Metal
• trees

• Plastic

What is an agricultural region?

• a place where there is much flat land and rich soil

• the earths oceans

• outerspace

• the desert

What is an industrial region?

• An industrial region has a lot of ocean activity.

• An industrial region has a lot of agricultural activity.

• An industrial region is a place where many kinds of factories are located.

• An industrial region has a lot of residential activity.

What is a renewable resource?

• A renewable resource is a natural resource that can be replaced relatively quickly.

• A renewable resource is a man-made resource that can be easily replaced.
• A renewable resource is a resource that is only found in certain regions of the world.
• A renewable resource is a resource that is not affected by human activities.

What is a non-renewable resource?

• A non-renewable resource is a resource that cannot be replenished or replaced in a short period of time.
• A non-renewable resource is a resource that can be easily replaced.
• A non-renewable resource is a resource that is abundant and readily available.
• A non-renewable resource is a resource that can be used indefinitely without depletion.

What does it mean to conserve?

• To waste, destroy, or deplete something.
• To ignore or neglect something.
• To use something excessively or irresponsibly.
• To protect, preserve, or save something

What is erosion?

• The washing away of soil by rain, wind, and nearby rivers.

• The process of creating new landforms on the Earth's surface through the action of volcanic activity.
• The process of breaking down rocks, soil, or other materials on the Earth's surface through the action of plants and animals.
• The process of building up rocks, soil, or other materials on the Earth's surface through the action of wind, water, or ice.

What does it mean to recycle?

• Ignoring waste materials
• Burning waste materials
• Throwing away waste materials
• To use an item again.