Natural Resources 4th grade

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What is a natural resource?

Back

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

Front

Which of the following is a natural resource?

Back

All of the above: soil, air and water, animals.

Front

What happens when fossil fuels are burned?

Back

They cause pollution.

Front

What type of soil has humus, animal matter, and lots of air space for watering roots?

Back

Dark farm soil.

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What are nonrenewable resources?

Back

Resources that are limited and cannot be replaced quickly.

Front

What are renewable resources?

Back

Resources that can be replaced quickly and easily.

Front

Give an example of a renewable resource.

Back

Solar energy, wind energy, or trees.

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Give an example of a nonrenewable resource.

Back

Oil, coal, or natural gas.

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What is pollution?

Back

Pollution is the introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Front

What is soil made of?

Back

Soil is made of minerals, organic matter, air, and water.