Conservation of Natural Resources Review

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What are resources that we obtain from nature called?

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Natural resources

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What is a disadvantage of building hydroelectric dams?

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They are expensive to build.

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Is coal a renewable or nonrenewable resource?

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Nonrenewable because it cannot be replaced as fast as people use it.

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What does it mean to recycle?

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Using a plastic soda bottle after it is melted down to make jacket stuffing is an example of recycling.

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Which of the following is NOT harmful to the environment: burning coal, clearing land for homes, making products from wood, or planting trees?

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Planting trees in a forest is NOT harmful.

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What are man-made resources?

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Resources that are created by humans, such as buildings and machines.

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What is the importance of conserving natural resources?

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Conserving natural resources helps to protect the environment and ensures that resources are available for future generations.

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What does it mean to reuse a product?

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Using a product again for the same or a different purpose without recycling it.

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What is an example of a renewable resource?

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Solar energy is an example of a renewable resource.

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What is deforestation?

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The clearing of trees from forests, which can harm the environment.