Resources & Everyday Needs

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Resources & Everyday Needs

Ranger Base

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Earthling — Resources & Everyday Needs Ranger Base

Hi!

I'm Earthling.

Welcome to Ranger Base!

Will you help me investigate resources & everyday needs?

The Grumblies have mixed up our clues.

Let's check the evidence!

Natural resources are materials and sources of energy from nature

that people use.

Water, forests, minerals and fuels are examples.

Which is a natural resource?

  • A. Water
  • B. A price sticker
  • C. A printed barcode

The answer is A: Water

Natural resources are materials and sources of energy from nature

that people use.

Water, forests, minerals and fuels are examples.

That clue helps us make sense of this place.

Products often combine resources.

Paper may come from wood fibers;

a metal can comes from material extracted and processed from rock.

What is a common source for paper fibers?

  • A. Metal ore
  • B. Glass shards
  • C. Wood

The answer is C: Wood

Products often combine resources.

Paper may come from wood fibers;

a metal can comes from material extracted and processed from rock.

Hmm...

how does that connect to our first clue?

Our supply list has a wooden handle, a metal tool

and drinking water.

Identify each origin before deciding how to use resources carefully.

Which supply uses processed mineral resources?

  • A. Only the paper label
  • B. The metal tool
  • C. Only the wooden handle

The answer is B: The metal tool

Our supply list has a wooden handle, a metal tool

and drinking water.

Identify each origin before deciding how to use resources carefully.

Nice investigating!

You've been following the evidence.

Let's bring our clues together before the adventure.

Natural resources are materials and sources of energy from nature

that people use.

Products often combine resources.

Our supply list has a wooden handle, a metal tool

and drinking water.

You're ready to explore Ranger Base with me!

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Choose START ADVENTURE when you're ready.

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