Exploring Natural Resources: Exploring Natural Resources Assessment

The video tutorial introduces the concept of natural resources, distinguishing between renewable and non-renewable types. It provides examples of fossil fuels like coal and oil, and renewable resources such as solar and wind energy. The tutorial concludes with the idea of reusing resources in their original form to promote sustainability.

What is a natural resource?

• A man-made object

• A synthetic material

• A type of artificial energy

• Something we use from the environment

Which of the following is a characteristic of a non-renewable resource?

• It can be replenished quickly by nature

• It is always available

• It is a type of renewable energy

• It cannot be readily replenished by nature

Which of the following are examples of non-renewable fuels?

• Coal and oil

• Water and air

• Solar and wind

• Geothermal and biomass

What are examples of renewable resources?

• Natural gas and uranium

• Coal and oil

• Solar energy and wind

• Plastic and metal

What does recycling involve?

• Using a resource once and discarding it

• Using a resource over and over again in its same form

• Creating new resources from scratch

• Burning resources for energy