Natural Resources
What is something from Earth that people use?
natural resource
This soil is dark brown or black and is used to plant things and for farming.
topsoil
How is ocean water different from fresh water?
It is salty. People cannot drink it.
What does air have in it to help us breathe?
oxygen
What do people use plants for?
to make things like wood, homes, toys, clothes, towels
This natural resource is a home to some animals and covers most of the Earth.
soil
What type of soil sticks together when you squeeze it and may be brown, red, or yellow.
clay soil
What kinds of animals live in the ocean?
dolphins, whales, sharks, fish, crabs, lobsters, etc.
What can we use air for?
to make power for homes and electricity
Why are plants important?
People use them for food and to make things.
This natural resource cannot be seen but surrounds us all the time and is essential for life.
What is air?
This soil may be light brown. It does not stick together or hold much water.
sandy soil
What would happen if there was no water on Earth?
All living things would die--animals, plants, humans.
What would happen if there was no air?
Plant make _________ that we use to breathe.
oxygen
What are rocks made of?
minerals
This is a home to some animals, is made up of tiny bits of rock, and covers the land.
soil
How are rivers and lakes alike?
They contain freshwater.
Air can even make _____________.
music
What things do we get from animals?
meat, milk, eggs, wool, transportation
Give me five examples of natural resources.
water, air, soil, plants, animals, etc.
Explain the water cycle.
Rain comes down from the clouds, into streams, rivers, and lakes, and then eventually evaporates back into the sky as clouds.
What happens to rainwater that runs down a mountain?
It flows down the mountain and ends up in streams, rivers, and lakes.
Why is air a natural resource?
it is something from Earth that people use
Why are animals important?
we need animals for food, transportation, pets, making clothing.