Task: Identify and Circle the Natural Resources
#### Definition of a Natural Resource:
A natural resource is something that is found on Earth and can be used by people. These resources are not man-made; they occur naturally in the environment.
#### Instructions:
Look at the pictures and circle the items that are natural resources.
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Step-by-Step Analysis:
#### First Row:
1.
Wind: Wind is a natural resource because it occurs naturally and can be harnessed for energy.
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Circle it.
2.
Tractor: A tractor is a machine made by humans, so it is not a natural resource.
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Do not circle it.
3.
Plants: Plants are living organisms that grow naturally on Earth.
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Circle it.
4.
Plastic: Plastic is a synthetic material made by humans from petroleum.
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Do not circle it.
#### Second Row:
5.
Toy Car: A toy car is an object made by humans.
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Do not circle it.
6.
Soil: Soil is a natural resource composed of minerals, organic matter, water, and air.
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Circle it.
7.
Rocks: Rocks are naturally occurring solid materials found on Earth.
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Circle it.
8.
Coal: Coal is a fossil fuel formed naturally over millions of years from decomposed plant matter.
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Circle it.
#### Third Row:
9.
Umbrella: An umbrella is a human-made object.
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Do not circle it.
10.
Computer: A computer is a technological device made by humans.
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Do not circle it.
11.
Cake: Cake is a food item made by humans using ingredients.
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Do not circle it.
12.
Water: Water is a natural resource essential for life and found in various forms on Earth (e.g., oceans, rivers, rain).
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Circle it.
#### Fourth Row:
13.
Flashlight: A flashlight is a human-made device.
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Do not circle it.
14.
Oil: Oil is a natural resource extracted from beneath the Earth's surface.
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Circle it.
15.
Animals: Animals are living organisms that exist naturally on Earth.
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Circle it.
16.
Coat: A coat is a piece of clothing made by humans.
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Do not circle it.
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Final Answer:
The natural resources to circle are:
- Wind
- Plants
- Soil
- Rocks
- Coal
- Water
- Oil
- Animals
Boxed Answer:
\boxed{\text{wind, plants, soil, rocks, coal, water, oil, animals}}
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of natural resources worksheet for 1st grade.
