Natural Resources
This is anything in nature that God made for people to use.
natural resource
Fossil fuels are used to produce this.
energy
Using something again is called this.
reuse
God told people to take care of the ______.
earth
The moving of soil, rocks, or sand is called this.
erosion
Name one natural resource
Air, water, soil, plants, animals, or fossil fuels.
Name one fossil fuel.
Oil, coal, or natural gas.
Using less of something is called this.
reduce
This type of scientist helps protect wildlife, plants, water, and soil.
natural resource manager
Plants help stop erosion because their ______ hold soil in place.
roots
Milk comes from this natural resource.
animals
Fossil fuels were formed from the remains of these.
plants and animals that were buried quickly many years ago
Making something new from an old object is called this.
recycle
Using natural resources wisely is called this.
conserve
Bricks are made from this natural resource.
soil
Paper and birthday cards come from this natural resource.
plants
Fossil fuels must be used wisely because they cannot be ______.
replaced
Turning off the water when brushing your teeth is an example of this R.
reduce
Name one way to conserve fossil fuels at home.
Turn off lights, turn off electronics, etc.
If rain washes dirt down a hill into a driveway, this is happening.
erosion
Electricity is often made from this natural resource that cannot be replaced.
fossil fuels
Burning fossil fuels can cause this problem in the air.
pollution
Using an old shirt for painting is an example of this R.
reuse
Why should people conserve natural resources?
Because God told us to care for the earth and use resources wisely.
Explain one way plants help prevent erosion.
Their roots hold the soil in place and keep it from washing away.