What are Natural Resources Worksheets - - Free Printable

Task 1: Fill in the blanks using the words from the box

The words provided are:
- raw materials
- recycling
- conservation
- renewable resources
- reduce
- non-renewable resources
- naturally

#### a) Natural resources are naturally found on and below the Earth's surface.
They are raw materials occurring materials formed without any human intervention.

- Explanation: Natural resources are found "naturally" because they exist in nature without human intervention. These resources are also referred to as "raw materials" since they are the basic substances used to produce goods.

#### b) To use things judiciously is called conservation.

- Explanation: Conservation refers to the wise and judicious use of resources to ensure their sustainability for future generations.

#### c) The process of forming a new product from an old one is called recycling.

- Explanation: Recycling involves converting waste materials into new products to reduce the consumption of raw materials and minimize waste.

#### d) To use less of a thing is to reduce.

- Explanation: Reducing means decreasing the amount of something used, which helps conserve resources.

#### e) Renewable resources are resources renewed during our lifetime.

- Explanation: Renewable resources, such as solar energy, wind energy, and water, can be replenished naturally within a human lifetime.

#### f) Non-renewable resources are those natural resources less readily renewed by natural means quickly enough.

- Explanation: Non-renewable resources, such as fossil fuels (coal, oil, and natural gas), take millions of years to form and cannot be replenished within a human lifetime.

Final Answers for Task 1:

a) Naturally, raw materials
b) Conservation
c) Recycling
d) Reduce
e) Renewable resources
f) Non-renewable resources

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Task 2: Decide if each action conserves resources and answer with 'Yes' or 'No'

#### a) Keeping the automobile engine on when the vehicle is not in use.
- Answer: No
- Explanation: Keeping the engine running when the vehicle is not in use wastes fuel and increases emissions, which does not conserve resources.

#### b) Using air-conditioners during the winter.
- Answer: No
- Explanation: Using air-conditioners during winter is unnecessary and wasteful, as it consumes energy that could be conserved.

#### c) Keeping the mouth of a tap off when not in use.
- Answer: Yes
- Explanation: Keeping the tap closed when not in use prevents water wastage, which conserves this valuable resource.

#### d) Using hot water during summer.
- Answer: No
- Explanation: Using hot water during summer requires additional energy to heat the water, which is unnecessary and wasteful.

#### e) Leaving the light of your room off when you are outside.
- Answer: Yes
- Explanation: Turning off lights when not in use saves electricity, which conserves energy resources.

#### f) Using eco-friendly vehicles.
- Answer: Yes
- Explanation: Eco-friendly vehicles, such as electric or hybrid cars, consume fewer resources and emit less pollution, contributing to resource conservation.

Final Answers for Task 2:

a) No
b) No
c) Yes
d) No
e) Yes
f) Yes

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Final Answer:

Task 1:
a) Naturally, raw materials
b) Conservation
c) Recycling
d) Reduce
e) Renewable resources
f) Non-renewable resources

Task 2:
a) No
b) No
c) Yes
d) No
e) Yes
f) Yes

Boxed Final Answer:
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\text{Task 2: a) No; b) No; c) Yes; d) No; e) Yes; f) Yes}
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