Natual Resources in South Africa

What is a natural resource?

• A man made tool

• A product bought in a store

• Something found in nature that people use

• A machine used in farming

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

• Gold

• Coal

• Wind

• Oil

Which mineral is South Africa famous for producing?

• Silver

• Iron

• Diamonds

• Copper

Why are water resources important?

• They are used to build roads

• They help plants grow and provide drinking water

• They are only used for washing cars

• They are needed to make electricity only

Which province in South Africa is rich in gold resources?

• Western Cape

• Limpopo

• Gauteng

• Northern Cape

What is coal mainly used for in South Africa?

• Cooking food

• Making jewellery

• Generating electricity

• Building houses

Which of the following is NOT a natural resources?

• Trees

• Plastic

• Water

• Minerals

What do we call the careful use and protection of natural resources?

• Pollution

• Farming

• Mining

• Conservation

Why is it important to conserve natural resources?

• So we can sell more in stores

• To keep them available for future generations

• To waste less time

• Because they are not useful

Which of these is a way to conserve water?

• Leaving the tap running

• Taking long showers

• Using water wisely and fixing leaks

• Wasting water during car washes