Natural Resources and Their Uses

What are natural resources?

• Man-made materials used for economic gain

• Substances that only occur in outer space

• Materials or substances that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain

• Items that are not useful for economic gain

Why are natural resources limited?

• Because they are not actually limited, it's just a myth

• Because they are constantly being created by nature

• Due to overpopulation and excessive consumption

• Finite and take a long time to replenish

How are natural resources distributed around the planet?

• Equally

• Unevenly

• Randomly

• Concentrated in one area

Name some useful products and materials provided by plants.

• Wood, paper, rubber, cotton, fruits, vegetables, medicinal herbs, oils, and dyes

• Plastic, metal, glass

• Coal, oil, natural gas

• Synthetic fibers, artificial sweeteners, pesticides

How do plants benefit human beings?

• Plants have no impact on human beings

• Plants are harmful to human beings and cause allergies

• Plants provide only carbon dioxide to human beings

• Plants provide oxygen, food, medicine, and raw materials for clothing and shelter.

What are some properties of natural resources?

• Unlimited, not necessary for life, cannot be used for energy production

• Renewable, non-renewable, essential for life, can be used for energy production, can be depleted

• Easily replaceable, not affected by human activity, not essential for life

• Man-made, expensive, harmful to the environment

Give an example of a natural resource suited for construction.

• Plastic

• Glass

• Aluminum

• Wood

Explain why it is important to use natural resources wisely.

• To show dominance over other countries and assert power

• To increase pollution and make the environment more beautiful

• To ensure sustainability for future generations and minimize environmental impact.

• To speed up the depletion of natural resources and create more jobs

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What are some ways to conserve natural resources?

• Reduce, reuse, and recycle materials; use energy-efficient appliances; practice sustainable farming and forestry

• Using non-renewable energy sources

• Throwing away all materials

• Clear-cutting forests and overfishing

How can we ensure that natural resources are used sustainably?

• Cutting down all the trees and using the land for agriculture

• Dumping industrial waste into rivers and oceans

• Implementing conservation measures, promoting renewable energy sources, and practicing responsible consumption.

• Burning fossil fuels without any restrictions