Renewable Resources Worksheets | Worsheets library - Free Printable

Let’s go step by step to figure out whether each resource is renewable or nonrenewable.

First, remember:
- Renewable means it won’t run out — we can keep using it because nature replaces it (like sunlight or wind).
- Nonrenewable means once we use it up, it’s gone for good — like oil or coal. It takes millions of years to form, so we can’t get more quickly.

Now let’s look at each one:

1. Wind – Wind blows all the time because of weather and Earth’s rotation. We don’t “use up” wind. → Renewable

2. Wood – Trees grow back if we plant new ones. As long as we manage forests well, wood keeps coming. → Renewable

3. Oil – Oil comes from ancient plants and animals buried underground. Once we pump it out and burn it, it’s gone forever. → Nonrenewable

4. Sunlight – The sun shines every day. We can’t use it up. → Renewable

5. Water – Water cycles through rain, rivers, oceans, and clouds. As long as the water cycle works, we have water. (Note: Clean drinking water can be scarce, but water itself is renewable.) → Renewable

6. Metal ore – Metals like iron or copper come from rocks in the ground. Once mined and used, they’re gone unless recycled. But recycling doesn’t make *new* ore — the original supply is limited. → Nonrenewable

Now, for the last part: Write how you use one renewable and one nonrenewable resource.

Example:
- Renewable: I use sunlight when I play outside during the day — it gives me light and warmth without running out.
- Nonrenewable: I ride in a car that uses gasoline (made from oil) — once burned, that oil is gone forever.

You can write your own example too!

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Final Answer:

wind — renewable
wood — renewable
oil — nonrenewable
sunlight — renewable
water — renewable
metal ore — nonrenewable

Example usage:
I use sunlight (renewable) to see during the day.
I use gasoline from oil (nonrenewable) to power my family’s car.