Question bank: Use of Natural Resources

Imagine that you are a small farmer and have a piece of land to plant and a river that runs near your farm. Describe how you would use these natural resources, the soil and the water, to cultivate your crops. Additionally, explain what the consequences would be if you used too much water from the river or if you did not take good care of your soil.

Imagine you are a great explorer and you have found a city where people use a lot of water and soil to grow food. You noticed that in some areas, these resources are being used in a way that can harm the surrounding nature. Now, thinking about the types of impact that excessive water use and soil care can cause, draw a map showing places that are being used in a healthy way and places that are being used in a way that can harm nature. Then, write a short story telling what we can do to better take care of water and soil in this city, so that everyone can continue to use and enjoy these important resources.

You already know that nature gives us many things, such as water to drink, land to plant, and air to breathe. But to keep our home, school, and city running, sometimes we need to use a lot of natural resources. For example, when we use water to wash our hands or soil to build buildings, we are using these resources. But it is important to remember that nature has a limit and if we use too much, it can get sick and stop producing things for us to use. So, the question is: Thinking about the city and the countryside, how can the use of soil and water be different in these two places and what impacts can this have on nature? Explain what you understand about this in your own words.

In the city and in the countryside, people use the land and water in many different ways. In the city, we use water for drinking, bathing, and washing things, and the land for building houses and parks. In the countryside, we use water to water plants and give animals to drink, and the land to plant food. Thinking about this, how do people use water and land in the city and in the countryside, and what changes in the daily life of these places because of this use? Tell us what you have seen or know about it.

In the city where we live, many things we use in our daily lives, such as the houses we live in, the food we eat, and the water we drink, depend on natural resources. The soil is used to plant food, build buildings, and create parks, while water is important for plants, animals, and us. When we use too much water or do not take good care of the soil, it can cause problems for nature, such as drying up rivers and ruining the soil. Think about a park near your home: how is the soil and water used in that park? How can taking care of the soil and water in the park impact the lives of plants, animals, and people who visit the park?