Resource Task Cards Pt. 1

What is a natural resource? something made by man that people can use something found in nature that is used by people something that is made by people or nature Resources that are always available or can be reproduced are called - renewable resources nonliving resources nonrenewable resources Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource? minerals air natural gas Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource? natural gas fruit trees How long does it take nonrenewable resources to form? thousands to millions of years a few years the time it takes to reproduce Which of the following is harmful to natural resources? pollution conserving natural resources recycling How are nonrenewable resources different than renewable resources? renewable resources are more common than nonrenewable nonrenewable resources can be used up before they form again nonrenewable resources can reproduce Why are people and governments concerned about natural resources? natural resources are being used up, polluted, and destroyed natural resources can cost a lot of money natural resources are becoming too common Which of the following is a way to conserve natural resources? continue to cut down forests for more wood eat more fruits and vegetables use renewable resources for energy How do cars and factories harm air quality? they both use a lot of oil both are built using natural resources they release harmful chemicals into the air Why would using solar power be better than using petroleum? the sun is a renewable resource petroleum is found everywhere the sun gets hotter than petroleum