Exploring Natural Resources

What are natural resources?

• Natural resources are only man-made products.

• Natural resources are exclusively found in urban areas.

• Natural resources are materials or substances found in nature that can be utilized for economic benefit or to sustain life.

• Natural resources are items that cannot be used for any purpose.

Name one renewable resource.

• Natural gas

• Coal

• Solar energy

• Nuclear energy

Why is it important to conserve water?

• Conserving water is unnecessary in rainy seasons.

• Water conservation has no effect on climate change.

• Using more water helps to improve crop yields.

• It is important to conserve water to ensure sustainable supply, protect ecosystems, and mitigate the impacts of drought.

What is deforestation?

• Deforestation is the planting of new trees in a forest.

• Deforestation is the clearing or removal of forests or trees from land.

• Deforestation refers to the natural growth of forests over time.

• Deforestation is the process of conserving forest areas.

How can we save energy at home?

• Use energy-efficient appliances, seal drafts, switch to LED bulbs, unplug devices, and optimize heating/cooling.

• Leave devices plugged in when not in use

• Use regular incandescent bulbs

• Keep all lights on during the day

What is recycling?

• Recycling is the process of burning waste materials.

• Recycling is the method of storing waste in landfills.

• Recycling is the act of throwing away trash.

• Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into new products.

Name a non-renewable resource.

• Hydropower

• Coal

• Wind

• Solar

Why should we protect wildlife?

• We should protect wildlife to maintain biodiversity, support ecosystem health, and preserve intrinsic value.

• To increase urban development

• To promote hunting and fishing

• To reduce the number of species in an area

What does it mean to be eco-friendly?

• To be eco-friendly means to act in a way that is beneficial to the environment.

• To be eco-friendly means to increase carbon emissions.

• To be eco-friendly means to ignore environmental issues.

• To be eco-friendly means to use more plastic products.

How can planting trees help the environment?

• Planting trees increases soil erosion.

• Planting trees reduces biodiversity.

• Trees have no impact on air quality.

• Planting trees helps the environment by absorbing CO2 and producing oxygen.