Vocabulary
is something that people can use that comes from nature
Natural Resource
What is an example of a non-renewable resource?
coal, oil, natural gas
What are the 3 R's that humans should do to conserve?
reduce, reuse, recycle
Name one type of rock that is found on Earth.
answers will vary
What is the most fertile type of soil?
topsoil
saving resources by using them wisely
conserve/conservation
Where can many resources such as copper, coal, and natural gas can be found?
Underground
reduce means to
use less
a solid formed in nature, that has never been alive is called a
mineral
Which of the following is the largest kind of particle in soil?
sand
a naturally formed solid made from minerals
rock
What is an example of a non renewable resource used in technology?
wires, copper
reuse means to
use it again and again
Which of the following statements about the relationship between rocks and soil is correct?
Soil is made up of small rocks and organic material.
what are the layers of soil starting with the hardest?
bedrock, subsoil, topsoil
a mixture of water, air, and tiny particles or rock
soil
What resource is so important for life on earth but is running out?
Water
recycle means to
use one thing to make another thing
A rock that is melted then cooled is called an
igneous rock
Which type of soil is the HARDEST for water to get through?
Clay
substances that plants take in from the soil
nutrients
this non renewable resource is often burned to make electricity used in technology
coal
How can you make humus at home?
Composting
Name the TWO other types of rock that we did not mention before in this game.
Metamorphic and sedimentary
What is the best soil for most plant growth is called
loam