Term 1-6 Use and abuse of the planet

Question 1

Examples of Natural Resources (9)

Answer 1

-Sand/Gravel
-Water
-Coal
-Minerals/Metals
-Wood
-Gas
-Oil
-Animals
-Agriculture

Question 2

Which of the natural resources are overused and are a finite resource? (4)

Answer 2

-Oil
-Gas
-Wood
-Coal

Question 3

What is the Parable of Talents (AKA Parable of the bags of gold)?

Answer 3

A story of a master giving his servants different amounts of money before leaving for a while, The 2 servants with more money immediately went to work and doubled the amount of gold they had. The servant given the least money didn’t do anything with the money. When the master returned, the 2 who doubled their money told the master of their feats and were rewarded. However the third was scolded and fired for not doing anything with it

Question 4

What is the message behind the Parable of Talents and how can it relate to stewardship of Earth?

Answer 4

The ones who protects, nurtures and develops what they have been given (i.e. Earth) shall have their hard work rewarded, and the ones who do nothing will be punished