Problem Overview:
The task is to classify natural resources into
renewable and
nonrenewable categories. The worksheet provides a list of resources (wind, wood, oil, sunlight, water, metal ore) and asks you to determine whether each resource is renewable or nonrenewable. Additionally, there are images of various resources (Wind, Wood, Oil, Coal, Water, Solar Energy, Minerals, Natural Gas) that need to be sorted into the appropriate columns.
Solution:
#### Step 1: Define Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources
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Renewable Resources: These are resources that can be replenished naturally over time. Examples include wind, sunlight, water, and wood (if managed sustainably).
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Nonrenewable Resources: These are resources that cannot be replenished within a human timescale. Examples include fossil fuels (oil, coal, natural gas) and minerals like metal ores.
#### Step 2: Classify Each Resource
Using the definitions above, let's classify the given resources:
1.
Wind: Renewable (can be replenished naturally through weather patterns).
2.
Wood: Renewable (trees can regrow if managed sustainably).
3.
Oil: Nonrenewable (formed over millions of years from organic matter; cannot be replenished quickly).
4.
Sunlight: Renewable (a continuous source of energy from the sun).
5.
Water: Renewable (part of the water cycle, which replenishes itself).
6.
Metal Ore: Nonrenewable (minerals take millions of years to form and are finite).
#### Step 3: Sort the Images into Categories
Now, let's sort the images into the "Renewable" and "Nonrenewable" columns based on the same criteria:
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Renewable:
- Wind
- Wood
- Water
- Solar Energy
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Nonrenewable:
- Oil
- Coal
- Minerals
- Natural Gas
#### Final Answer:
1.
Classification of Resources:
- Wind: Renewable
- Wood: Renewable
- Oil: Nonrenewable
- Sunlight: Renewable
- Water: Renewable
- Metal Ore: Nonrenewable
2.
Sorting Images:
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Renewable: Wind, Wood, Water, Solar Energy
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Nonrenewable: Oil, Coal, Minerals, Natural Gas
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{ll}
\text{Renewable:} & \text{Wind, Wood, Sunlight, Water} \\
\text{Nonrenewable:} & \text{Oil, Metal Ore, Coal, Minerals, Natural Gas}
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of renewable resource worksheet.
