Chapter 3 Lesson 9 What natural resources can be found on or under our land? Vocabulary
Mineral Iron Ore Fossil Fuels Energy Metallic Non-Metallic Limestone Cement Softwood Hardwood Sawdust Slate
Mineral
Natural substances in the earth that are neither plants or animals
Iron Ore
Metal ore used to make steel
Fossil Fuels
Fuels that were formed from the remains of plants and animals
Energy
Usable heat or electricity for homes and businesses
Metallic
A mineral that has metal ore in it such as iron ore
Non- Metallic
A mineral that does not contain a metal ore ex: sand
Limestone
Stone product used for making lime for the soil, crushed stone, and cement
Cement
Product from stone used to make concrete
Softwood
Wood from hemlock and different kinds of pine trees
Hardwood
Wood we get from oak, maple, elm and cherry trees
Sawdust
Small bits of wood left when it is cut
Slate
Stone used to make chalkboards, roof tiles, and pool tables