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Grade 3social-studiesStudents identify natural resources and choose practical ways communities can conserve them.

Protecting Natural Resources

Practice natural resource conservation with 10 problems, an answer key, and a free printable PDF for Grade 3.

10 problems · Standards: D2.Geo.6.3-5, D2.Geo.7.3-5 · Difficulty: medium

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Highlights

Grade
Grade 3
Pages
3 · worksheet + answer key
Answer key
✅ Included
Class time
about 15 min

What's inside

  1. 1. Water is a natural resource. Which action helps save water? A) Leaving the faucet running while brushing teeth B) Turning off the faucet while brushing teeth C) Using more water than you need
  2. 2. Trees are an important natural resource. What is one way to help save trees? A) Cut down more trees B) Use both sides of paper C) Throw away paper after one use
  3. 3. Soil helps plants grow and is a natural resource. Which action helps protect soil? A) Pouring trash on the ground B) Planting grass and plants to hold soil in place C) Removing all plants from the ground
  4. 4. A town notices that people are using too much electricity. What is one way the community can conserve energy? A) Keep all lights on day and night B) Turn off lights in empty rooms C) Use more electricity than needed
  5. 5. A park has a lake where families fish and swim. The lake water is getting dirty from litter. What should the community do to protect this water resource? A) Add more litter to the lake B) Place trash cans around the lake and ask people to use them C) Stop cleaning the lake
  6. 6. A neighborhood wants to save water during a dry summer. Explain one way families can reduce the amount of water they use outdoors.

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The free PDF includes all 3 pages — every problem plus the full answer key.

What’s included

  • 10 problems across 3 pages (worksheet + answer key)
  • Answer key included — every answer, ready to check
  • Standards: D2.Geo.6.3-5, D2.Geo.7.3-5
  • Skill: Students identify natural resources and choose practical ways communities can conserve them.
  • Suggested use: classwork, homework, or sub plans

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