Unit 4 - Lesson 5 Flashcards
1
Q
Many of our natural resources come from plants
A
Wood from trees is used to build and for furniture
Health products
2
Q
We can use a natural resource in its raw form or we can change it into something new
A
Example:
Rocks are used to pave roads
Sand is combined with cement to make concrete
Sand is heated and changed to glass
3
Q
Pollution
A
Happens when harmful substances mix with water, air, or soil
4
Q
Conservation
A
Using less of something to make its supply last longer
Preserving the natural condition of the environment
5
Q
Endangered species
A
Organisms whose population is at risk for dying out