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| What is a renewable resource? |
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| a valuable, natural material that can be replaced |
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| What are two important renewable resources? (Can you name another?) |
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| The oxygen in air is replaced by plants when they make food. |
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| The water we use is replaced when rain or snow falls from clouds. |
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| Where is most of Earth's water found? |
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| Where do we find freshwater? |
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| in rivers, ponds, streams, and most lakes; also underground |
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| water that is held in spaces within underground rocks |
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| What kind of resource is freshwater? |
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| What is a limited resource? |
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| a resource that might get used up faster than it can be replaced |
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| it is what happens when harmful things get into water, air, and land; it can make living things sick. |
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| Give an example of natural pollution. |
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| Volcanoes and wildfires pollute air with dust, gases, and ash. |
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| Give 4 examples of how people cause pollution. |
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| When people burn fuels such as gasoline they pollute the air. Also, trash, oil, and fertilizers pollute the land and water. |
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| a place for burying trash and wastes |
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| a place where useful resources are removed from Earth |
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Give 6 ways to conserve and protect renewable resources (water, land, and air) |
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- Take a quick shower instead of a bath to conserve water.
- Turn off the water as you brush your teeth to conserve water.
- Wait to run the dishwasher until it is full to conserve water.
- Plant trees and other plants to conserve soil.
- Dispose of chemicals and trash properly to protect the land and water.
- Ride a bike or walk instead of using a car protects the air.
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