Many of our natural resources come from plants
Wood from trees is used to build and for furniture
Health products
We can use a natural resource in its raw form or we can change it into something new
Example:
Rocks are used to pave roads
Sand is combined with cement to make concrete
Sand is heated and changed to glass
Pollution
Happens when harmful substances mix with water, air, or soil
Conservation
Using less of something to make its supply last longer
Preserving the natural condition of the environment
Endangered species
Organisms whose population is at risk for dying out