Understanding Natural Resources

The video explains natural resources, which are materials from the environment that we use daily. It distinguishes between renewable resources, like wind and solar energy, and non-renewable resources, like coal and oil. The video highlights the importance of using resources wisely to prevent depletion and suggests recycling as a method to conserve resources.

What are natural resources?

• Only the food we consume

• Things from the natural environment that we use

• Man-made items we use daily

• Artificial resources created by humans

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

• Wind

• Minerals

• Coal

• Oil

What is a characteristic of non-renewable resources?

• They can be replaced by nature over time

• Once used, they cannot be replaced

• They are always available

• They are never over-consumed

How can we use natural resources wisely?

• By ignoring their availability

• By using them as much as possible

• By not using them at all

• By recycling certain materials

Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable resource?

• Oil

• Trees

• Solar energy

• Water