Exploring Natural Resources

What is a Natural Resource?

• Natural resources are materials or substances found in nature that can be used for economic gain or to support life.
• Natural resources are substances that cannot be used for any purpose.
• Natural resources are exclusively found in urban areas.
• Natural resources are only man-made materials.

What are examples of Natural Resources?

• Plastic, glass, and paper
• Water, soil, minerals, forests, fossil fuels, air and wildlife.

• Food, clothing, and shelter

Are a chair, sweater and aluminum can natural resources?

• YES

• NO

What makes wind a renewable resource?

• Wind energy is only available in certain seasons.
• Wind is a finite resource that can be depleted.
• Wind is continuously replenished by natural atmospheric processes.
• Wind cannot be harnessed for energy production.

What is the best definition for the word scarce?

• Abundant and plentiful.
• Easily accessible and available.
• Commonly found in large quantities.
• In short supply; limited in quantity.

Which of these is a natural and renewable resource?

• Wood

• Oil

• Natural gas

• Propane

What is fossil fuel?

• Fossil fuel is a renewable energy source from solar panels.
• Fossil fuel is a type of mineral found in rocks.
• Fossil fuel is created from the combustion of wood and plants.
• Fossil fuel is a natural energy source derived from the decomposed remains of ancient organisms.

What is the benefit of recycling?

• Recycling helps conserve resources and reduce environmental impact.
• Recycling has no impact on resource conservation.
• Recycling is only beneficial for large corporations.
• Recycling increases waste production.

What is a synthetic product?

• A synthetic product is a product made from recycled materials.
• A synthetic product is man-made or artificially created material or substance.

• A synthetic product is a type of organic food.
• A synthetic product is a naturally occurring substance.

What is sustainability?

• Sustainability means prioritizing short-term gains over long-term health of the environment.
• Sustainability is the act of consuming resources without limits.
• Sustainability is the practice of maintaining processes in a way that does not deplete resources or harm ecological systems.
• Sustainability refers to the ability to grow economically without any restrictions.