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What is a natural resource?

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A natural resource is something found in nature that people use to make things or provide energy, like water, soil, and trees.

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Give an example of a natural resource.

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Soil is an example of a natural resource.

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Which of the following is NOT a natural resource: water, oil, air, or plastic chairs?

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Plastic chairs are NOT a natural resource.

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What do all living things need to survive?

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All living things need water and air to survive.

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What does it mean to recycle something?

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To recycle means to process used materials so they can be made into new products.

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What does it mean to reuse something?

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To reuse means to use an item again instead of throwing it away.

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What is conservation of natural resources?

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Conservation is the practice of using natural resources wisely to prevent them from being wasted.

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Name one way to conserve natural resources.

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One way to conserve natural resources is by reusing items, like using a shoebox for a school project.

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What is the opposite of conserving resources?

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The opposite of conserving resources is wasting them.

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What is an example of wasting natural resources?

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Throwing away plastic cups after one use is an example of wasting natural resources.