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Natural Resources: Renewable or Nonrenewable?

Classify renewable and nonrenewable resources and practice conservation in 10 problems with an answer key. Free printable PDF for Grade 4.

10 problems · Standards: 4-ESS3-1 · Difficulty: medium

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Grade: Grade 4
Subject: science
Topic: Classifying natural resources as renewable or nonrenewable and choosing conservation actions that reduce resource use or environmental impact.
Pages: 3 · worksheet + answer key
Answer key: ✅ Included
Class time: about 15 min

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1. Sunlight is a natural resource we use for energy and warmth. Is sunlight renewable or nonrenewable?
2. Coal is formed from ancient plants that were buried underground millions of years ago. Is coal renewable or nonrenewable?
3. Trees can be planted and grown to replace trees that are cut down for lumber. Are trees renewable or nonrenewable?
4. Natural gas is a fuel found deep underground that formed over millions of years. Is natural gas renewable or nonrenewable?
5. Which action would best conserve water at home: taking long showers every day or turning off the faucet while brushing your teeth?
6. Wind is moving air that we can use to generate electricity with wind turbines. Is wind renewable or nonrenewable?

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10 problems across 3 pages (worksheet + answer key)
Answer key included — every answer, ready to check
Standards: 4-ESS3-1
Skill: Classifying natural resources as renewable or nonrenewable and choosing conservation actions that reduce resource use or environmental impact.
Suggested use: classwork, homework, or sub plans

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