Questions and Answers
What is one of the primary reasons we want to control how natural resources are used?
What is one way that air is used besides breathing?
What is an example of a natural resource that is used to make electricity?
What is an example of something made from trees?
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Why can't you make a tomato?
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What is one way that animals are used as a natural resource?
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What takes a really long time to make?
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What is one use of fossil fuels?
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What is one example of a natural resource that is taken from the ground?
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What is the last kind of natural resource mentioned in the content?
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Study Notes
Natural Resources
- Natural resources are raw materials taken from nature to make things we need.
- Examples of natural resources include air, water, plants, and animals.
Air as a Natural Resource
- Air is necessary for breathing and recreational activities like flying kites and sailing boats.
- Air is used to fill car and bike tires, basketballs, and balloons.
- Air can be used to generate electricity through wind turbines.
Water as a Natural Resource
- Water is essential for fish and human recreation, such as swimming.
- Water can be used to generate electricity, known as hydropower.
Plants as a Natural Resource
- Plants provide materials like paper, furniture, and buildings.
- Fruits and vegetables, such as tomatoes, are natural resources that cannot be manufactured.
Animals as a Natural Resource
- Animals are used as a source of food and clothing materials, such as leather and wool.
- Animals provide benefits like companionship through pets and fishing.
Fossil Fuels and Minerals
- Fossil fuels are underground materials used to generate energy, taking a long time to form.
- Fossil fuels are used to power vehicles and manufacture plastic.
- Minerals, like sand and aluminum, form from chemicals in the earth's crust and are used to manufacture products like glass and food cans.
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Learn about the different types of natural resources, including air, water, plants, and animals, and why it's essential to conserve them.
