Social Studies

Ch 7 Natural Resources

Name :____________________ Gr 4:__________ Date:________________

Choose the correct answer and underline it.

1. A resource that is found in nature and can be used by people.

a. man – made resources b. robot made resource c. natural resource d. none of these

2. A gas that is found inside the earth and that can be used for heating or cooking.

a. petroleum b. natural gas c. helium d. none of these

3. Oil found under the ground or under the bottom of the sea and used for making petrol for cars and
chemical products.

a. natural gas b. coconut oil c. mustard oil d. petroleum

4. Trees in the forest are a perfect example of which of the following

a. renewable resource b. non renewable resource c. fossil fuel

Write the difference between renewable and non – renewable resources using the hints given in the
first column.

Hints Renewable resource Non – renewable resources

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 Social Studies Ch 7 Natural Resources

Name :____________________ Gr 4:__________ Date:________________

Give reasons for your answer:

We need to conserve our natural resources because

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Write true or false

1.The remains of plants and animals can turn into resources. ____________________

2.Coal and petroleum are renewable resources. _______________________

3. If used carefully, fresh water and trees are renewable resources. ______________________

4. Wind is non – renewable resource. ____________________

Answer these questions

Explain how fossil fuels are formed. Give two examples of fossil fuel.

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Why are fossil fuels called non – renewable resources?

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 Social Studies Ch 7 Natural Resources

Name :____________________ Gr 4:__________ Date:________________

Complete the diagram . Colour and label . (First one is done for you)