Natural Resources Review

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What do the three R's stand for?

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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

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Which product is made from trees?

Back

Paper

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What does it mean to recycle?

Back

It is made into a new product.

Front

Which of the following natural resources are nonrenewable?

Back

Coal

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Why do we need to conserve water?

Back

Water is limited and we may run out.

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What is a natural resource?

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A natural resource is something found in nature that people use, like water, trees, and minerals.

Front

What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replaced naturally, like trees and water; nonrenewable resources cannot be replaced, like coal and oil.

Front

Give an example of a renewable resource.

Back

Solar energy is a renewable resource.

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What does it mean to reuse something?

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To use an item again instead of throwing it away.

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Why is recycling important?

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Recycling helps reduce waste and conserve natural resources.