ESS3A - Natural Resources

What is an example of a renewable resource?

• Natural Gas

• Wind

• Coal

• Oil

Why are nonrenewable resources considered problematic?

• They are always more expensive than renewable resources.

• They have unintended environmental consequences.

• They are evenly distributed across the planet.

• They can be replenished quickly.

What is driving the shift from nonrenewable to renewable resources?

• Decreasing population

• Technological advancements and regulations

• Increased fossil fuel reserves

• Lack of interest in renewable energy

In lower elementary grades, what should students understand about resources?

• They are only needed for technology.

• They are only found in the ocean.

• They come from the land, air, and water.

• They are unlimited and always available.

What is a key focus when teaching middle school students about resources?

• The unlimited nature of resources

• The even distribution of resources globally

• The irrelevance of technology in resource management

• The limited and uneven distribution of resources

How can we ensure fair and effective resource use globally?

• By focusing only on developed countries

• By relying solely on nonrenewable resources

• By ignoring technological advancements

• By using regulations and technology

What challenge is associated with increasing global population?

• Decreased need for resources

• Increased availability of resources

• Greater demand for resources

• Less impact on the environment