1. Resources
A resource is anything that people can use. The earth has many resources.
             

2. Soil
Much of the land on
Earth is covered with
soil.

3. Soil is used on a farm
to grow plants and
raise animals that
people use for food.

4. Trees Wood from trees is used to make houses, buildings, and
furniture. Trees can also give us food like
apples, oranges, and pecans.
Many trees grow in
forests.

5. Water All living things must have water to drink. Some plants and
animals
live in water.

6. Air
People, plants, and
animals must have
clean air to live.

7. Oil Oil comes from under the ground. People use oil to heat their
homes and cook their
meals. We also use oil
to make gasoline for
our cars.

8. Plants
Plants give us food to
eat and cotton for our
clothes.

9. Animals Animals such as cows and sheep give us food, leather for
shoes, and wool for
clothing.

10. Protecting Our Resources
It is important to take
care of our resources
by keeping our air,
land, and water clean.