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Rock
a hard, nonliving thing that comes from the Earth
Soil
the loose top layer of the Earth's surface
Sand
a layer of Earth's surface mad up of very tiny rocks
Natural Resource
something found in nature that people can use to meet their needs
Transportation
ways to move people or things
Mineral
one kind of nonliving thing that is found in nature
Energy
something that can cause change and do work
Solar Energy
light and heat from the sun
What are examples of Natural Resources?
1. Rocks 2. Soils
3. Water 4. Plants
5. Trees 6. Minerals
7. Air
What are rocks used for?
Building roads, buildings, walls and many other things
What is glass made from?
Sand
What are bricks made from?
Clay soil
What do farmers use top soil to do?
Grow food and other crops
Why do people need to drink water?
To live and grow
Besides basic life, what are other uses for water?
transportation, washing, bathing, cooking and recreation
Can plants be used for food?
Yes
What are trees used for?
making lumber, paper, furniture and many other products
What is the cotton plany used for?
Making cloth
What do people use minerals for?
Making coins, furniture and jewelry
Do people need clean air to breath?
Yes
Other than breathing, what other reasons do people use air?
Putting air in tires, balloons, balls and other toys
Environment
all the living and nonliving things in a place
Habitat
a place where an animal finds the things it needs to live
Pond
a freshwater environmet
Ocean
a saltwater environment
Forest
an environment that gets enough rain for many trees to grow
Desert
an environment that gets little rain
Food Chain
the order in which animals eat plants and other animals
Drought
a long time without rain
Pollution
waste that harms land, water or air
Litter
trash that is not put in a trash can
Reuse
to use again
Recycle
to use old materials to make new things
Can an environment have many habitats?
Yes
What happens when an environment gets too much water?
Flooding can occur
What are the three types of pollution?
1. Water
2. Air
3. Land
How can people help the environment?
By using natural resources carefully
How can we save resources?
Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
What often causes an environment to burn?
Lightning
In a food chain, what are the arrows used to show?
Energy Flow