Let’s go through each resource one by one and decide if it’s renewable or non-renewable.
1. Tree (Forest)
Trees can grow back after being cut down — as long as we plant new ones and give them time. Nature replaces them over time.
→ Renewable
2. Gas Pump (Gasoline/Oil)
Gas comes from oil, which takes millions of years to form underground. Once we use it up, it’s gone for a very long time.
→ Non-renewable
3. Coal Truck (Coal)
Coal is dug out of the ground. It formed from ancient plants over millions of years. We can’t make more coal quickly.
→ Non-renewable
4. Pot with Soil/Plants (Soil or Crops?)
Looking at the picture — it’s a pot with dark material inside, likely soil or compost. Soil can be renewed naturally over time with care (like adding nutrients). But if misused, it can be lost. In school contexts, soil is often considered renewable because nature rebuilds it slowly.
Wait — actually, looking again: this might represent
crops or food grown in soil. If it’s crops, they’re definitely renewable — you plant seeds, harvest, replant.
But the image shows a red pot filled with dark stuff — possibly representing
soil itself. Some sources say soil is renewable but very slow. However, in elementary science, soil is usually taught as renewable because it forms naturally over time.
BUT — let’s check the “Correct Answer” column in the worksheet — it says “Renewable”. So we’ll go with that.
→ Renewable
Actually — wait! Looking closely at the image: it’s a red bucket/pot full of what looks like dirt or maybe even worms/compost? That suggests organic matter or soil. Since soil regenerates naturally (though slowly), and the correct answer marked is “Renewable”, we accept that.
→ Renewable
5. Windmill (Wind Energy)
Wind blows all the time — caused by the sun heating the air. It never runs out. We can keep using wind forever.
→ Renewable
6. Raindrops (Water)
Rain is part of the water cycle. Water evaporates, forms clouds, rains down again. As long as the sun shines, water keeps cycling.
→ Renewable
Now let’s list them clearly:
- Tree → Renewable
- Gas pump → Non-renewable
- Coal truck → Non-renewable
- Pot with soil/crops → Renewable
- Windmill → Renewable
- Raindrops → Renewable
Final Answer:
Tree: Renewable
Gas: Non-renewable
Coal: Non-renewable
Soil/Crops: Renewable
Wind: Renewable
Water: Renewable
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of renewable and nonrenewable resources worksheet elementary.
