Natural Resources and Communities

Grade 3 Social Studies Worksheet - Building Confidence

Circle the answer.

1. 1.

   Look at the picture. Which resource comes from the water at A?

   • wheat
   • fish
   • wood
2. 2.

   Which of these is a natural resource?

   • a plastic bottle
   • a brick wall
   • fresh water
3. 3.

   Which resource in the ground helps crops grow?

   • beach sand
   • salt water
   • rich soil
4. 4.

   How do people use trees from a forest?

   • to make glass windows
   • to make metal cans
   • to build homes and make paper
5. 5.

   Look at the picture. How can the water at A help a town?

   • It gives sand for glass.
   • It gives wood for building.
   • It gives water for drinking and farms.
6. 6.

   Why should people not catch too many fish?

   • Fish could run out.
   • Fish would get too big.
   • Boats would cost too much.
7. 7.

   Which resource can make electricity on a windy hill?

   • wind
   • soil
   • fish
8. 8.

   What is a natural resource?

   • something made in a factory
   • something from nature that people use
   • something sold only in stores
9. 9.

   Which resource will never run out?

   • oil
   • sunlight
   • coal
10. 10.

    A town plants a new tree for each tree it cuts. What does this protect?

    • the wind
    • the ocean
    • the forest