Lesson 28 of 84 · Maps and Geography
⭐ 30 XP🗺️ Atlas OutpostMapping Natural Resources
Natural resources are materials or substances found in nature that are useful to people.
🎯 Your mission
Find it on the map. Then find what makes it special.
⚡ The twist
Borders move. Mountains don't.
Mind = Blown
🤯 There's a country (Vatican City) that's smaller than most golf courses.
Then & Now
🌍 Where things are still decides who gets what.
Natural resources are materials or substances found in nature that are useful to people. These can include things like water, trees, minerals, and fossil fuels. When we create maps to show where these resources are located, we can better understand how to use them wisely. For example, a map might show areas rich in coal or regions with plentiful forests, helping us to plan for their use and conservation.
Key Facts
Natural resources include water, minerals, and forests.
Maps can help us locate natural resources.
Wise use of resources helps protect our environment.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What are natural resources?
Why this still matters
Every label on the food in your kitchen says where it traveled from.
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Pull up a map and find a country you've never heard of. Look up one fact.
For the dinner table
“If you could live anywhere on Earth, where would it be — and why?”
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