Vocabulary
A natural resource is...
something found in nature that all humans use.
True or False?
All minerals are found in LARGE amounts
False
In what ways do we use water?
Shower
bathe
cook
clean
grow crops
Why is land a useful resource?
We use it to:
build
grow plants in soil
grow foods that we eat
Name one way we need water for survival...
Bathe
Shower
Drink
Cooking
A non-renewable resource is...
A resource that is not made fast enough to replace what is used.
True or False?
Most metals are mined from minerals
TRUE
What is a natural resource?
Something found in nature that all humans use.
How long does soil take to form?
Hundreds of years
In what ways do businesses depend on water?
Transporting
Cleaning
Mining
What is an example of a renewable resource?
Plants
Wind
Sun
Which mineral is most plentiful in the United States?
Coal
Name 2 products that we use every day that are made from NATURAL RESOURCES.
Books
Phone
Bike
Shoes
Without land, we would not have...
Forests
houses
habitats for animals
foods
paper
Name one way we can help take care of the water in our environment...
Clean up trash
Save water in your household
When we put materials into a group, we are ________________ them.
Classifying
Give an example of a common rock found in the U.S.
Granite
Chalk
Slate
What is the main difference between and renewable and a non-renewable resource?
Non-renewable resources take thousands or millions of years to form.
Forests provide many important materials such as...
Oxygen
Shade
Shelter
paper
medicines
Name a resource that we get from the air. Why is it important?
Oxygen
All animals in the ocean need oxygen for survival
Moving oxygen helps to power turbines (windmills) to produce electricity.
What is the difference between a ROCK and a MINERAL?
Rocks are made from a combination of minerals. A mineral is a solid, non-living substance found in the Earth's crust.
Why are rocks and minerals considered non-renewable resources?
They take thousands of years to form.
Explain why land and forest resources are so important for us as humans.
We need land and forests to:
Grow crops
Build houses
Make paper
Produce oxygen
How do forests play a role in controlling the amount of Carbon dioxide in the air?
Too much can cause Earth to warm, making it unsafe for us to live.
-Trees take in carbon dioxide and gives us oxyygen.
What does using our resources in an efficient way mean?
Being resourceful
Do not waste resources
Reusing and recycling
Carefully using renewable resources