What are natural resources?
Things from Earth that help us live
Name one natural resource.
Air / sunlight / water / wood / land
What do people need to breathe?
Air
What do plants need to grow?
Sunlight and land and water
What natural resource comes from trees?
Wood
What can we make from wood?
Paper / houses / furniture
Where does a lot of trash go?
A landfill
Where does smoke come from?
Cars and factories
What happens if the air is dirty?
People can get sick / plants can’t grow
What should we do if we cut down trees?
Plant new ones
What does reuse mean?
Use again
What should you take to the store to help Earth?
Your own bag
Should we throw trash in water?
No
What smells bad and stays forever?
Landfills
What natural resource do farmers need?
Land
What is the main idea of the reading?
People need natural resources and should take care of them
