Exploring Our Natural Resources

What are natural resources?

• Things made by humans

• Things found in nature that we use

• Things that are not useful

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

• Coal

• Oil

• Solar energy

Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource?

• Wind

• Water

• Natural gas

Why is water considered an important natural resource?

• It is not used by living things

• It is essential for life

• It is only used for cleaning

How can we conserve natural resources?

• By using them carelessly

• By recycling and reusing

• By throwing them away

Which of the following is a way to conserve water?

• Leaving the tap running

• Fixing leaks

• Taking long showers

What is one use of trees in our community?

• They are used to make plastic

• They provide shade and clean air

• They are not useful

Which natural resource is used to make paper?

• Rocks

• Trees

• Water

What is a common use of water in our homes?

• Making clothes

• Drinking and cooking

• Building houses

Which of the following is a natural resource found in our community?

• Plastic

• Soil

• Metal