Conservation Review

Vesna, Dane, and Frankie are on a school field trip to a local forest. They come across various materials like rocks, plants, and water. Their teacher asks them to define what a natural resource is. Can you help them answer?

• A material that is found in nature and cannot be replaced

• A valuable material, such as timber or fresh water, that is found in nature

• An energy source that cannot be replaced after it has been used

• A thick substance found beneath Earth’s surface used to make fuel and other products

Sam T., Hudson, and Anabelle are on a school trip to a science museum. They come across an exhibit about energy sources and find a display about a substance called petroleum. Can you help them understand what petroleum is?

• A material that is found in nature and cannot be replaced

• A valuable material, such as timber or fresh water, that is found in nature

• An energy source that cannot be replaced after it has been used

• A thick substance found beneath Earth’s surface used to make fuel and other products

During a school trip to a botanical garden, Morgan noticed that bees were frequently visiting flowers. She asked Tommy, 'What are these bees doing?'. Tommy replied, 'They are acting as pollinators.' What does Tommy mean by 'pollinators'?

• A material that is found in nature and cannot be replaced

• A valuable material, such as timber or fresh water, that is found in nature

• An agent that transfers pollen among or within plants, allowing the plants to reproduce

• A natural resource that can be replaced after it is used

During a school project, Maddie, Vincent, Willow, Cooper, and Carter were discussing different types of energy resources. They were trying to identify which of the following is an example of a renewable resource. Can you help them?

• Petroleum used in their school bus

• Coal used in a nearby power plant

• Natural gas used in Sam's kitchen

• Solar energy from the panels on the school roof

Sophia, Izzie, and Maddie are planning a community garden project. They want to ensure their project is 'sustainable'. What does 'sustainability' mean in this context?

• A material that is found in nature and cannot be replaced

• A valuable material, such as timber or fresh water, that is found in nature

• The capability of meeting our present and future needs while avoiding long-term effects on the environment

• A thick substance found beneath Earth’s surface used to make fuel and other products

Carter, Ailsa, and Cooper are discussing natural resources during their geography class. Cooper mentions a resource that is NOT actually a natural resource. Which one did he mention?

• Timber

• Fresh water

• Air

• Petroleum

During a science project, Sam B., Kevin, and Rosemary were discussing the concept of nonrenewable resources while working on their model of a coal power plant. What is the definition of a nonrenewable resource that they were discussing?

• A material that is found in nature and cannot be replaced

• A valuable material, such as timber or fresh water, that is found in nature

• An energy source that cannot be replaced after it has been used

• A thick substance found beneath Earth’s surface used to make fuel and other products

Sophia and Willow are discussing ways to achieve sustainability in their community. What should they focus on to reach sustainability?

• Using up all natural resources

• Meeting their community's present and future needs while avoiding long-term effects on the environment

• Using only nonrenewable resources

• Using more fossil fuels

Charlotte told Cameron that eating an applesauce is better for the planet than just eating an apple. Is Charlotte's statement true or false?

• True

• False

During a school project, Clara and Rosemary planted trees in their neighborhood. They learned that trees remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and add oxygen and moisture. Is this statement true or false?

• True

• False