I am a hard, black rock found deep underground. I was formed from plants that died millions of years ago. What am I?
Coal
To change a raw metal into a shape (like a chair leg), we usually need to apply this type of energy.
Heat / Thermal Energy
I am a land resource that covers the Earth, and without me, plants couldn't grow.
Soil
What do we call the process of extracting minerals and metals from the Earth?
Mining
This is the ultimate source of energy for almost all natural resources on Earth.
The Sun
Why is "clean air" considered a natural resource even though we don't "mine" it?
Because it is a naturally occurring substance that is essential for human survival.
Name at least three natural resource needed to make an apple pie.
Soil, Water, Trees, Sunlight, Fossil Fuels, etc.
True or False: A smartphone is a natural resource.
False
I am the invisible force that moves giant turbines to create electricity. I am found everywhere but can't be seen. What am I?
Wind
I am the "foundation" for everything. I provide the space for homes, the minerals for energy, and the soil for food. What am I?
Land