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18 Cards in this Set
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What is a natural resource?
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A natural resource is a material found in the environment that people use.
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What are some examples of natural resource resources?
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Water, Trees, limestone, salt, sandstone, gravel and sand.
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What is a renewable resource?
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A renewable resource is one that can be replaced after use.
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What are some examples of renewable resources?
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Water and trees.
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What is a nonrenewable resource?
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Nonrenewable resources cannot be replaced after use.
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What are some examples of nonrenewable resources?
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Coal, natural gas and minerals.
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What is a mineral?
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A mineral is a solid substance usually dug from the Earth.
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What is a fossil fuel?
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A fossil fuel is a fuel that is formed in the earth from the remains of plants or animals.
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What is an example of a fossil fuel?
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Coal and natural gas.
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What is conservation?
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Conservation means the care and protection of natural resources.
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What are wetlands?
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Wetlands are swamps, marshes, or other water-soaked land areas where plants continue to grow.
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Could you survive without natural resources?
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Our body needs things like air and water that are natural resources. You cannot live without natural resources.
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Where is salt found in Ohio?
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Salt is found in Northeast Ohio, because Lake Erie has lots of salt under it.
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How did John Chapman help conserve trees?
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John Chapman was also known as Johnny Appleseed. He planted lots of trees to restore what settlers had cut down for homes and farms.
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Why is coal called a fossil fuel?
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It is formed from animal s and plants.
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Why are fossil fuels considered nonrenewable resources?
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Fossil fuels take million of years to form in the earth.
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Why is it important to protect the wetlands?
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The wetlands act as a natural water filter.
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What did Louis Bromfield do?
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Louis Bromfield created Malabar Farms and found ways to conserve the soil and restore forests.
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