Natural Resources and Their Impact

What is a natural resource?

• Materials created by humans for daily use.

• Substances or materials that occur naturally and are useful to humans.

• Items that can only be found in specific, isolated locations.

• Resources that are always replenished instantly after use.

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

• Iron ore

• Crude oil

• Water

• Coal

What is a key characteristic of nonrenewable resources?

• They can be replenished quickly through natural processes.

• Their supply is infinite and will never run out.

• They are not replenished at the speed they are consumed, and their supply is finite.

• They are primarily used for food production.

What is a negative consequence of burning fossil fuels?

• It increases the amount of oxygen in the atmosphere.

• It leads to a decrease in Earth's temperature.

• It creates pollution and increases greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

• It primarily produces water vapor.