Understanding Natural Resources

What does the term 'natural resources' mean?

• Resources created by humans

• Resources that are artificial

• Resources supplied by mother nature

• Resources that are man-made

A natural resource comes from Earth. Which items are natural resources? Select ALL that apply...

• Wood

• Brick

• Wind

• Plastic

• Water

What are renewable resources?

• Resources that are man-made

• Resources that are always polluted

• Resources that have an unlimited supply

• Resources that can be used only once

What are non-renewable resources?

• Resources available in limited quantities

• Resources that are always clean

• Resources that grow back quickly

• Resources that are unlimited

Which of these is a non-renewable resource?

• Coal

• Air

• Water

• Sunlight

Why is it important to use natural resources carefully?

• To increase their pollution

• To ensure they are always polluted

• To make them non-renewable

• To prevent them from running out