Exploring Resources Around Us

Which of the following is a natural resource?

• Plastic

• Water

• Glass

• Steel

Which of these is a man-made resource?

• Coal

• Wood

• Brick

• Air

What is the main difference between natural and man-made resources?

• Natural resources are always renewable, man-made are not.

• Natural resources are found in nature, man-made are created by humans.

• Man-made resources are always better than natural resources.

• Natural resources are more expensive than man-made resources.

Which of the following is an example of a renewable natural resource?

• Oil

• Wind

• Coal

• Iron

Which of these resources is used to make paper?

• Sand

• Wood

• Water

• Plastic

Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Natural gas

• Water

What is a common use for the natural resource, iron?

• Making glass

• Building bridges

• Producing plastic

• Generating electricity

Which of these is a characteristic of man-made resources?

• They are found naturally in the environment.

• They are created by humans using natural resources.

• They cannot be recycled.

• They are always renewable.

Which of the following is a natural resource used for energy?

• Coal

• Plastic

• Glass

• Steel

What is a common use for the man-made resource, plastic?

• Building houses

• Making bottles

• Generating electricity

• Growing plants