Natural Resources Worksheet: Free Printable PDF for Kids - Free Printable

Understanding the Task

The worksheet asks you to identify and circle the natural resources from a list of images. A natural resource is defined as something that is found on Earth naturally and can be used by people.

Let’s go through each item one by one and determine whether it's a natural resource or not.

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Step-by-Step Analysis

#### Row 1
1. Wind – ✔ Yes, wind is a natural force found on Earth. It's used for energy (wind turbines).
2. Tractor – ✘ No, a tractor is made by humans using materials like metal and plastic.
3. Plants – ✔ Yes, plants grow naturally and are used for food, medicine, oxygen, etc.
4. Plastic – ✘ No, plastic is man-made from petroleum (a natural resource), but plastic itself is not natural.

#### Row 2
5. Toy car – ✘ No, it’s a manufactured object.
6. Soil – ✔ Yes, soil is a natural resource formed over time from rocks and organic matter.
7. Rocks – ✔ Yes, rocks are naturally occurring minerals.
8. Coal – ✔ Yes, coal is a fossil fuel formed underground over millions of years.

#### Row 3
9. Umbrella – ✘ No, it's made from fabric and metal.
10. Computer – ✘ No, it's a human-made electronic device.
11. Cake – ✘ No, cake is made from ingredients (like flour, sugar), but it's processed food, not a natural resource.
12. Water – ✔ Yes, water is a natural resource found in rivers, lakes, oceans, etc.

#### Row 4
13. Flashlight – ✘ No, it's a man-made tool.
14. Oil – ✔ Yes, oil (petroleum) is a natural resource found underground.
15. Animals – ✔ Yes, animals are living organisms found in nature and used for food, clothing, etc.
16. Coat – ✘ No, it's made from materials like wool or synthetic fibers, so it's not a natural resource (though wool comes from animals, the coat itself is processed).

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✔ Final Answer: Circle These Natural Resources

You should circle the following items:
- Wind
- Plants
- Soil
- Rocks
- Coal
- Water
- Oil
- Animals

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🔍 Summary

Natural resources are things that come directly from nature and are not made by humans. Even if they are used to make other things (like oil for plastic), only the original natural form counts here.

✔ Correct Answers to Circle:
Wind, Plants, Soil, Rocks, Coal, Water, Oil, Animals

✘ The rest are man-made or processed products, so they are not natural resources.

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