Environmental Impact of Natural Resources

What is a natural resource?

• A part of the Earth that people use.

• Something made by people.

• A type of animal.

What does it mean if a natural resource is "renewable"?

• It is replaced by nature when used.

• It is hard to find.

• It is made by machines.

Which of these is NOT a renewable resource?

• Sunlight

• Wind

• Coal

What does "non-renewable" mean for a natural resource?

• It is not replaced as fast as people use it.

• It can be replaced quickly by nature.

• It will never run out.

How are fossil fuels formed?

• From organic matter under heat and pressure for millions of years.

• By digging in the ground.

• From living plants and animals.

How do people use fossil fuels?

• To power cars and generate electricity.

• To grow plants.

• To clean water.

What is a major problem caused by coal mining?

• It causes habitat loss for animals and plants.

• It makes the air cleaner.

• It helps plants grow faster.

What happens when chemicals are used to extract natural gas and petroleum?

• It can pollute the land and water.

• It helps new plants grow.

• It makes the air smell better.

What is a negative effect of burning fossil fuels?

• It creates harmful air pollution.

• It cools the Earth.

• It helps animals find new homes.

What causes "human-induced climate change"?

• Greenhouse gases from burning fossil fuels that trap heat.

• Animals moving to new places.

• The Earth getting closer to the sun.