Let’s break this down step by step.
This worksheet is about
natural resources — things from nature that humans use. The top part asks you to fill in the blank:
> “Any natural material that is used by ________!”
That blank should be filled with
“humans” or
“people”, because natural resources are materials from nature that we (humans) use for food, energy, building, etc.
Then it says “Examples:” and gives lines — you’re supposed to list examples of natural resources here. Think of things like water, trees, oil, sunlight, wind, coal, fish, etc.
Below that, the worksheet splits into two columns:
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Renewable Resources:
These are resources that can be replaced naturally at the same rate we use them.
Definition given: “A natural resource that CAN be replaced at the same rate at which the resource is consumed.”
Key phrase: “CAN BE REPLACED!!”
Examples you can write:
- Sunlight (sun shines every day)
- Wind (always blowing somewhere)
- Trees (if you plant new ones as you cut old ones)
- Water (through rain and recycling in nature)
- Fish (if you don’t catch more than can reproduce)
The images under this section show: sun, ocean/water, forest → all renewable!
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Non-Renewable Resources:
These are resources that get used up faster than nature can replace them.
Definition given: “A natural resource that is being consumed faster than natural Earth processes can replace them. Non-renewable resources are found in the ground and are not living.”
Key phrase: “CAN RUN OUT!!!!!!”
Examples you can write:
- Coal
- Oil (petroleum)
- Natural gas
- Gold
- Copper
The images under this section show: copper pipe, gold ring, gasoline can, flame (gas), oil pump → all non-renewable!
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So, to complete the worksheet:
Top line:
→ “Any natural material that is used by
humans!”
Examples (top section):
→ You could write: water, trees, sunlight, oil, wind, coal, fish, etc. (pick any 4–6)
Renewable Examples:
→ Sunlight, wind, trees, water, fish
Non-Renewable Examples:
→ Coal, oil, natural gas, gold, copper
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Final Answer:
Any natural material that is used by
humans!
Examples: water, trees, sunlight, oil, wind, coal
Renewable Examples: sunlight, wind, trees, water, fish
Non-Renewable Examples: coal, oil, natural gas, gold, copper
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of renewable non renewable resources worksheet.
