Naturalresourceswebquest
Naturalresourceswebquest
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Different Types of Natural Resources:
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/different-types-of-natural-resources.html
Vegetation/Plants
a. Many plants are used to make medicines.
b. Plants can be used to make clothing
c. Plants can be used to make other materials such as iron ore.
Animals
a. Animals can be used for transportation.
b. Animal products are often used as ingredients in medicines.
c. Animal waste is used to fertilize crops.
Water
a. Water can be used for shelter.
b. Water can be used to generate electricity.
c. Fresh water is used for irrigation of crops.
Minerals
a. They can be used in their natural form like salt.
b. Minerals are often a source of energy.
c. They can be used to make clothing.
Soil
a. Soil is used to help grow crops.
b. Soil can be used to make furniture.
c. Soil can be used to make shelters.
Energy Kids- Energy Sources-
http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=2
Oil (petroleum)
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Natural Gas
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Coal
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Geothermal
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Hydropower
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Solar
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Wind
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