Exploring Natural Resources

What is a natural resource?

• Something people take from the environment and use

• A brand of computer

• A video game

• A type of car

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Which of the following is NOT a natural resource?

• Water

• Plastic

• Coal

• Air

What makes wind a renewable resource?

• It's always being replenished by Earth

• It can be easily stored

• It's a type of fossil fuel

• It's made from trees

Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?

• Solar energy

• Copper

• Trees

• Wind

What happens when renewable resources are used up more quickly than they can regenerate?

• They become non-renewable

• They regenerate faster

• They become more valuable

• They become scarce

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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Which of the following is a renewable natural resource used for heating?

• Wood

• Oil

• Propane

• Natural gas

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What is recycling?

• The process of using something once and throwing it away

• The process of burning fossil fuels

• The process of making synthetic materials

• The process of collecting and reprocessing materials into new products

Why is recycling beneficial?

• It allows natural resources to be used again

• It uses more natural resources

• It increases pollution

• It makes products more expensive

What is an example of an alternative to a natural resource?

• Water

• Vinyl siding

• Trees

• Coal

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What does resource sustainability involve?

• Using up resources as quickly as possible

• Utilizing natural resources so they are not overused or damaged

• Focusing only on non-renewable resources

• Ignoring the effects of pollution

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