Natural Resources

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What are natural resources?

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Natural resources are materials or substances that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain, such as water, plants, animals, and minerals.

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Is air a natural resource?

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Yes, air is a natural resource that we need to breathe.

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What does 'conserve' mean?

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To conserve means to use resources wisely and not waste them.

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

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Can you name a renewable natural resource?

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Water is a renewable natural resource because it can be replenished.

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What is an example of a non-renewable resource?

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Fossil fuels, like coal and oil, are examples of non-renewable resources.

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Why is water important?

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Water is important because all living things need it to survive.

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What does 'pollution' mean?

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Pollution is the introduction of harmful substances into the environment.

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

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How can we reuse materials?

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We can reuse materials by using them again instead of throwing them away, like using a glass jar for storage.

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CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

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What is the sun considered in terms of natural resources?

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The sun is considered a natural resource because it provides energy.

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What do we get from trees?

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We get wood, paper, and oxygen from trees.