Natural Resources and Conservation (Part 2)

What You'll Learn

Natural resources include materials from Earth that people use. Renewable resources (trees, solar energy) can be replenished. Nonrenewable resources (coal, oil) are limited.

Key Words

fossil
mineral
climate

Materials Needed

rocks
sand
clay
water
plastic tray

Safety First

Use materials only as directed in the experiment.

Steps

Step 1 — Read

Read and learn: Natural resources include materials from Earth that people use. Renewable resources (trees, solar energy) can be replenished. Nonrenewable resources (coal, oil) are limited.

Step 2 — Do

Conduct the experiment by following the instructions.

Step 3 — Observe

Compare the before and after states.

Step 4 — Record

Write your conclusion: did the results match your hypothesis?

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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What is a natural resource?