Which is a renewable natural resource?
coal
oil
sun
Is this a renewable or non-renewable resource?
renewable
non-renewable
Which is a natural resource?
plants
paper
glass
Is this a renewable or non-renewable resource?
non-renewable
renewable
Why are fossil fuels non-renewable resources?
because they take millions of years to replace
because they cause air and water pollution
Which is made from rocks and minerals?
mittens
ruler
teddy bear
vase
Which item is often made from plants?
shirt
bottle
milk
boots
What happens when you reduce, reuse, and recycle?
You destroy many animal habitats.
You conserve natural resources.
Moby brings his lunch in a paper bag every day. What can he do instead to save paper?
eat fruit and vegetables
use a reusable lunch box
ride the bus to school
Is this a renewable or non-renewable resource?
non-renewable
renewable
True or false. People can use solar energy to light and power homes.
true
false
True or false. Recycling is the only way to conserve natural resources.
false
true
People can CONTAMINATE an area with harmful chemicals. What does CONTAMINATE mean?
to recycle
to pollute
to search
Which is a renewable natural resource?
oil
wind
rock
Is this a renewable or non-renewable resource?
renewable
non-renewable
Wind and solar power are SUSTAINABLE sources of energy. What does SUSTAINABLE mean?
able to move to many places
able to be used for a long time
True or false. Fossil fuels take millions of years to form in the earth.
false
true
True or false. People use resources faster than they can be replaced.
false
true