Vocabulary
Resources that cannot be renewed easily (coal, oil, metals, and jewels)
nonrenewable resources
Which of the following would be considered a biological resource?
- Trees
- Llama
- Copper
- Coal
Trees
Which of the following is not categorized as a natural resource?
- Water
- Wood
- Spoon
- Coal
spoon
Charles Counselman’s job was that of a ____________.
Professor
There are about _______ species of Amazon parrots.
50
Water, coal, oil, gas, living things and land found in a specific place
natural resources
Something that satisfies a human need is called a/an ________.
product
What are unaltered or undisturbed gifts of nature?
natural resources
Which natural resource is being used up the fastest?
Trees
What does the word “credit” mean in the phrase “give him credit for a good job?”
acknowledgement
Energy created from moving water
hydroelectricity
Which of the following is not a natural resource?
- Trees
- Coal
- Gas
- Glass
Coal
Tools and machines people use to produce other goods and services are known specifically as which kind of resource?
capital resource
Compared to the early GPS, today’s models are usually ________
Much smaller
You would find the color blue on the parrot’s _______.
Tail
Energy made from the Earth’s heat
hydroelectricity
What is the overall purpose for scientists to find new energy sources?
To find a renewable source
What percentage of electricity in North America comes from burning coal?
more than 50%
GPS stands for _____________.
Global Positioning System
What do parrots use their beaks and feet for?
to climb surfaces
Resources that if used wisely will not run out (water, trees, animals, etc.)
renewable resources
If a resource became scarce, or limited, what would most likely happen?
Value would increase and cost more to purchase
What is the overall goal of creating hybrid cars?
having a car that is better for the environment
How many rain forests have been cut down in Latin America since its orginal exploration?
more than half
What is the difference between an Amazon parrot in the wild and an Amazon parrot pet?
The Amazon parrot is a good mimic as a pet, but not in the wild.