Natural Resources

Natural resources are materials or substances that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain. Which of the following is an example of a natural resource?

• Plastic

• Coal

• Concrete

• Steel

Which of the following is a natural resource?

• Plastic

• Sunlight

• Concrete

• Steel

Which of the following are considered living natural resources?

• Minerals

• Water

• Forests

• Air

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Which of the following is a living natural resource?

• Water

• Soil

• Trees

• Minerals

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What are nonliving natural resources?

• Water, minerals, and air

• Plants and animals

• Fossil fuels and sunlight

• Soil and bacteria

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Which of the following is a nonliving natural resource?

• A) Trees

• B) Water

• C) Animals

• D) Plants

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What are renewable resources?

• Resources that can be replenished naturally over time

• Resources that are finite and cannot be replaced

• Resources that are man-made and synthetic

• Resources that are only available in certain regions

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

• Coal

• Petroleum

• Sunlight

• Gold

Which of the following are nonrenewable resources?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Coal

• Hydropower

Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource?

• Water

• Oil

• Wind

• Sunlight