Chapter 14 Resources Lesson 1 Earths Material Resources

Chapter 14 - Resources Lesson 1 Earth’s Material Resources

Skim book… Predict 3 topics that might be discussed in this lesson n

Complete NB p. 154 n n n Review Vocabulary New Vocabulary Academic Vocabulary

Define organic material resources, and give 5 examples of these resources. n n Organic material resources are resources that are living or that recently were alive. Examples: cotton, wool, silk, leather, wood

Organize information about inorganic resources. Complete the concept map with examples. metals Inorganic Resources sand gravel minerals

Identify 4 reasons that forests are important. Forests Give off oxygen and remove carbon dioxide Slow erosion Clean the air of pollutants Filter rainwater that runs off land

Summarize It n Summarize two main ideas of the above sections. Stretch break: http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=gr. I 3 BDSGEC 4 (3 minutes/8 seconds )

Analyze how human activity affects estuaries and other wetlands. Complete the cause-and-effect diagram. Humans use wetland areas in ways that destroy habitats. Populations of fish and other species decline.

Compare and contrast the different ways through which gold can be extracted from Earth. Type of Mine Placer Underground Method of Extraction Gold is separated from loose rocks. Large veins of gold are mined.

Create a concept map about water and water use in California. Include at least five facts. n Should include: most of California is arid and dry; water is a nonrenewable resource; people use large amounts of water for irrigation, industry, and personal use; some of California’s fresh water comes from the Colorado River; laws regulate the use of the Colorado River water; water can be reused.

Summarize It n n Summarize three main ideas of the above sections. Watch how gold is extracted!!! (9 min 20 Sec) http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=gt. Lj. R 3 z. LS 1 k