Natural Resources 3rd Grade

What is a natural resource?

• Something made by humans

• Something that comes from nature and is used by humans

• A product made from machines

• A tool used in farming

Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource?

• Coal

• Water

• Oil

• Natural Gas

What is an example of a nonrenewable resource?

• Sunlight

• Wind

• Oil

• Trees

How is water used as a natural resource?

• For making machines

• For drinking, farming, and generating electricity

• For making clothing

• For building roads

Why is it important to conserve natural resources?

• To make them last longer for future generations

• To increase their availability

• To make them easier to use

• To decrease pollution

Which of the following is a way we use fossil fuels?

• To grow plants

• To make electricity and power vehicles

• To make food

• To build houses

What is the impact of using too many nonrenewable resources?

• It can lead to pollution and environmental damage

• It does not affect the environment

• It makes resources last longer

• It helps the environment grow

How do trees help in using natural resources?

• They provide timber for building and paper

• They generate electricity

• They create wind energy

• They make oil

What can we do to reduce the use of natural resources?

• Recycle and use renewable energy sources

• Use only nonrenewable resources

• Cut down more trees

• Use less water

What is an example of a renewable resource that we use to produce energy?

• Coal

• Wind

• Oil

• Gold