definitions
This type of resource can be replaced easily
renewable resource
Many animals are losing are becoming extinct because people are using up natural resources faster than they can be replaced
true or false
true
we use these to make things like tables, paper and boxes
tree or plants
we can reduce the amount of energy we use by turning off ___________ when we are not using them.
lights or electronics
who researched polar bears?
starr
this is something brought into the environment that is dirty, unclean or harmful
pollution
There are ways to protect pants and animals
true or false
true
We mine the ground for this fossil fuel and use it for heat and energy
coal
we can conserve ____________ by not letting faucets run.
water
who researched snow leopards?
maddyn
this type of resource CAN NOT be replaced easily
non- renewable resource
this means that there are no more of a certain plant or animal anywhere in the world
extinct
this natural resource gives heat and light to the whole earth
the sun
we can __________ glass, paper, metal and plastic so it can be made into other things.
recycle
who researched whale sharks?
hunter
this is a a fuel formed in the ground . It is made from the remains of plants and animals
fossil fuels
this is the home of a plant or animal
habitat
this natural resource provides us with oxygen.
air/wind
We can use ___________ ___________ from the sun to light and heat buildings.
solar power
who researched sea turtles?
ryan
this means to save or protect something from loss or harm
conserve
this means that a certain animal is in danger of disappearing forever
endangered
we use this natural resource to make pottery, glass and metal
rock/ minerals
This can be turned into energy by using giant turbines (they turn)
wind
who researched sea otters?
ms. culhane