Natural resources
Science · Weather & Climate · conceptual
Obtain and combine information to describe that energy and fuels are derived from natural resources and that their uses affect the environment
What mastery looks like
- Name natural resources used for energy and fuels (coal, oil, gas, wind, sun, water)
- Describe how extracting and using these resources affects the environment (pollution, habitat loss, climate change)
- Distinguish between renewable (wind, solar) and non-renewable (fossil fuels) energy sources
Check your understanding
Can Natural resources explain where petrol, electricity, and gas come from — that they come from natural resources like oil, coal, wind, or sunlight — and how using them affects the environment?
Prerequisites
Required first
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