Investigating Earth's Natural Resources: What Is a Natural Resource?

The video explains that natural resources are materials we take from the environment for use. It highlights examples like water, fish, and trees, and discusses how products such as wooden spoons, fried fish, and seltzer water are derived from these resources. The video emphasizes that almost everything we use and consume originates from natural resources.

What is a natural resource?

Can you give examples of natural resources mentioned in the text?

Why might it be difficult to identify some natural resources?

What are some products made from natural resources as described in the text?

How do we use natural resources in our daily lives?