Natural and Synthetic Resources

The video tutorial explains natural resources, dividing them into renewable, non-renewable, and perpetual categories. It highlights the importance of conserving these resources, as many are limited. Renewable resources like water and sunlight are contrasted with non-renewable ones like coal. Perpetual resources such as solar energy are also discussed. The video emphasizes the need for conservation to ensure resource availability for future generations.

What is a natural resource?

• A resource that cannot be used by living things

• A resource that is always man-made

• A resource found in nature used by living things

• A resource created by humans

Which of the following is NOT a renewable resource?

• Coal

• Air

• Water

• Sunlight

What percentage of Earth's water is fresh and available for use?

• 5%

• 3%

• 10%

• 1%

Which natural resource is essential for breathing and making electricity through wind turbines?

• Air

• Sunlight

• Soil

• Water

What is an example of a non-renewable resource?

• Water

• Coal

• Wind

• Sunlight

What are perpetual resources?

• Resources that are only found in fossil form

• Resources that are limited to daily or yearly use but replenish naturally

• Resources that are always man-made

• Resources that never run out

What are fossil fuels primarily made from?

• Renewable resources

• Water and air

• Remains of ancient organisms

• Minerals

Why are fossil fuels considered a limited resource?

• They are not used in modern machines

• They are renewable

• They are used up faster than they are created

• They are created faster than they are used

Which action can help conserve natural resources?

• Using more fossil fuels

• Walking or biking instead of driving

• Driving more cars

• Increasing coal usage

Why is it important to conserve natural resources?

• To reduce the use of renewable resources

• To make resources man-made

• To increase fossil fuel consumption

• To ensure they are available for future generations