Natural Resources
Minerals
Sun and Water
The Equator
Random Facts
100
Natural resources are
materials from nature that are used to meet human needs
100
This is a map of Alberta's mineral deposits
100
This is a picture of
Photosynthesis
100
Sunlight is ______ direct at the equator than at the poles.
Sunlight is more direct at the equator than at the poles.
100
Biodiversity is
is all the different living things in a given place
200
True or False
Alberta has many natural resources
True
200
Minerals are
Minerals are elements that our body uses as fuel to grow and stay healthy.
200
What is photosynthesis
The process plants use to create their own food from sunlight, water and carbon dioxide
200
True or False
Living organisms are more diverse at the equator
True, living organisms are more diverse at the equator
200
This resource is required to grow food.
Hint- not water or the sun
soil
300
Which one of these are not natural resources
air, water, forests, cars
cars are not natural resources
300
These are
Calcium
Phosphorus
Magnesium
Sodium
Are examples of minerals
300
True or False
All organisms need water and sunlight to survive
True
300
The climate at the equator is the most_______.
Extreme, mild or always cold
The climate at the equator is the most mild.
300
All organisms need clean ___ to survive.
All organisms need clean air to survive.
400
What percentage of water is drinkable
Only 2.5% of the Earth's water is drinkable
400
Are metals are considered minerals
Yes, metals are considered a type of mineral
400
If you do not drink enough water you will become
dehydrated
400
At the equator, wind, and rainfall are all almost the same all year round. This allows for the most _____________.
This means that temperatures, wind, and rainfall are all almost the same all year round. This allows for the most biodiversity.
400
_____, _____ and _____ all provide energy we need to heat our homes and power our vehicles.
Oil, gas and coal all provide energy we need to heat our homes and power our vehicles.
500
Forests are important because
Forests are important because they supply wood for building things like houses, furniture and paper. They also clean the air we breathe.
500
Why are metals important
Metals are important because they're strong, can be shaped easily, and conduct heat and electricity well. This makes them useful for many things, like building structures, making tools, and powering our homes
500
Humans are made up of ____% water.
Humans are made up of 75% water.
500
True or False
All organisms can survive at the equator
False, not all organisms would survive at the equator.
500
Indigenous people believe all living things are
Interconnected