Earth's Natural Resources

Explain the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources, and give examples of each.

Identify products that come from forest resources.

What do you predict will happen if people use forest resources faster than nature can replace the resources?

How do forests help control the amount of carbon dioxide in the air?

In what ways do you use forest resources in your everyday lives?

What is a mineral?

Why are rocks and minerals considered nonrenewable resources?

In what ways do you use mineral and rock resources in your everyday lives?

Describe two ways in which water is important for both humans and industries.

Why is it important to be efficient in the way we use our resources? Why is carefully using renewable resources important?

Explain the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources using examples from the key vocabulary.