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Previously, we looked at what we have learned about different types of resources.
Natural resources can be called non-renewable.
Non-renewable means that they cannot be replace immediately.
Non-renewable also means that you cannot put back fast enough.
For example: Trees, Oil and Water. It is difficult to find replacements for the this resources when they are used up.
Can you think of any other natural resources that can be classified as non-renewable?
Natural resources can be called non-renewable.
Non-renewable means that they cannot be replace immediately.
Non-renewable also means that you cannot put back fast enough.
For example: Trees, Oil and Water. It is difficult to find replacements for the this resources when they are used up.
Can you think of any other natural resources that can be classified as non-renewable?
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The Natural resources are always used up. What can we do before we run out of the resources? Can we recycle?
Recycling is the process of recovering scrap or waste and reprocessing the material into useful products.
How can some natural resources be recycled?
Glass, paper, plastic, and metals such as aluminium and steel are all commonly recycled.
Dead plants, fruit and vegetable scraps can be recycled through composting.
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- Have you heard of the term ‘Recycle’?
- What does the word ‘Recycle’ mean?
Recycling is the process of recovering scrap or waste and reprocessing the material into useful products.
How can some natural resources be recycled?
Glass, paper, plastic, and metals such as aluminium and steel are all commonly recycled.
Dead plants, fruit and vegetable scraps can be recycled through composting.
Now, let's watch this video.