Natural Resources

A resource that can easily be replaced is...

• natural gas
• renewable
• nonrenewable
• coal

A resource that is NOT easily replaced is...

• nonrenewable
• renewable
• water
• air

All are nonrenewable resources EXCEPT...

• coal
• oil
• animals
• natural gas

The following resources are renewable EXCEPT...

• Air
• Animals
• Natural Gas
• Trees

Which item is made from a nonrenewable resource?

• A jacket made from cotton.
• Plastic headband made from oil.
• Earrings made from wood.
• A belt made from leather.

Which statement best describes the importance of conserving Earth's natural resources?

• Some can be replaced quickly.
• They are unlimited.
• They are used faster than they can be replaced.
• Some are renewable and others are nonrenewable.

Which resource do we burn for heat, comes from a renewable resource?

• Natural Gas
• Coal
• Wood
• Oil

The Smith family cares about the environment. They run their dishwasher only when it's full. Which explains why they do this?

• to conserve water
• to recycle dish soap
• to save money
• to reduce sewage

Which of the following is NOT a natural resource?

• Wind
• Water
• Rocks
• Hairbrush

Which is a Fossil Fuel?

• Wind
• Water
• Oil
• Wood