Natural Resources
Something found in nature that we use.
natural resource
To reuse something.
recycle
a wall built across a stream that holds back and controls the water.
Dam
a place where people work, play, and live.
community
forests, plains, water, mountains
landforms
A natural resource that cannot be replaces: coal, oil.
to soave a resource, to not use it as much
conserve
A community of living and nonliving things in a certain area.
Ecosystem
A city where a country or state has its government
capital
gold is a ________ resource
nonrenewable
water, air, soil
Renewable resources
The land, air, water, and other things around us make up our...
environment
what are some ways to protect our environment?
recycle, plant tree, walk more, ride bikes, electric cars
the study of Earth and the way people and animals live on it.
Geography
what can protect cities and farms near water from flooding?
levee
what is an example of a mineral
coal
A natural resource that is not a plant or animal
mineral
What is a place to store water
reservoir
To change the way you live
adapt
what place holds more freshwater than any other place on Earth?
Lake Mead
what is oil used for?
heating houses, electricity, cooking, farming, plastics, candles, etc.
How can we conserve water
Why is important to protect ecosystems?
if an ecosystem is harmed, plants and animals can die. Leading to harm to other ecosystems.
way of getting from one place to another
trasnportation
Why do we celebrate Earth Day?
It is important for people to learn how they can protect the environment.