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WorksheetsNatural Resources - Brainpop 5/4
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3hrs 30mins
Why are trees considered natural resources?
They provide valuable shade that no other resource can provide.
Humans use them to produce paper, lumber, fuel, and other products.
They grow back after they're cut down.
Which of these is a factual statement about natural resources?
Someday, humans will run out of fossil fuels
Using wind energy will make us feel better about ourselves
As soon as they're available, everyone should drive solar-powered cars
Which is the most likely reason why soil erosion can be a major problem?
Soil contains expensive minerals
A region's agriculture can be destroyed if the soil erodes
Soil is a non-renewable resource
Why isn't glass considered a natural resource?
It isn't used by humans
It's non-renewable
It's not found in nature
What is the key difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?
All non-renewable resources pollute the environment; renewable resources don't.
Non-renewable resources exist in limited quantities; renewable resources don't.
What can you conclude from the fact that lots of research is being done into wind and solar energy?
In the future, these technologies may be far more sophisticated and efficient
We don't really know how solar and wind energy can be used to produce electricity
These technologies are too complicated to be widely used
Which of the following is the most sensible way to conserve natural resources?
Stop using electricity entirely.
Bike or walk to school instead of taking a gasoline-powered car.
Don't use any products made from trees.
Since it's not in limited supply, solar energy is considered a sustainable energy source. What does "sustainable" mean?
Capable of being continued long-term
Available to everyone
How does recycling conserve natural resources?
It allows us to re-use products instead of manufacturing new ones.
It prevents garbage from being burned.
It saves on the amount of fuel used by garbage trucks.
Why is wind energy considered a renewable resource?
It can be found in a variety of places.
It costs little to harness.
It's unlikely that we'll run out of wind.
