Types of Natural Resources

 

Directions: Use the links below to help you answer the questions from your worksheet. Note—the links are in order with the questions. Click here if you need worksheet.

 

*There are different types of renewable and nonrenewable resources.

Click here to find out a list of types.

 

 

*Why is wind considered a natural resource?

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*Wood is a renewable resource. What are some other sources?

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*Coal is a nonrenewable resource. What are some other sources?

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*Forms of energy

Navigate here to learn the answer to this question.

 

 

*Classify energy

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*How was oil formed over time?

At this site you will learn how a nonrenewable resource called oil or petroleum was formed.

 

 

*Since we can’t “make” nonrenewable natural resources what can be done to help this problem?

Visit one of these sites to find out—

          DNR Kids Web     Department of Environmental Protection

 

 

*Finally, let’s learn what an inexhaustible natural resource is.

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*Renewable vs Nonrewable, what is the difference?