the business of growing crops

and raising animals

chemicals and maure

farmers add to make the soil richer

the use of ditches or pipes

to bring water to fields

a layer of rock or gravel that

traps water under ground

the number of days in a year when the weather

is warm enough for crops to grow

turns crops and animal products into the foods you find

in boxes, bags, bottles, and jars in the store

the surroundings in which people,

animals, and plants live

the number of people

in an area

the way people use resources

to meet their needs and wants

turn off lights when leaving a room

turn off the water while brushing your teeth

ride your bike instead of getting a ride

take the bus instead of driving a car

keep your thermostat low in the winter

open windows instead of turning on the air conditioning

don't pour used motor oil in the sewer or on the ground

recycle whenever and whatever you can

coal

oil

natural gas

gravel

salt

iron ore

limestone

clay

minerals

tomatoes

wheat

apples

corn

grapes

maple syrup

soy beans

trees

animals

forests

the difference between renewable

and nonrenewable resources

renewable resources can be quickly or easily replaced

nonrenewable resources cannot be replaced;

once they're gone, they're gone

tomatoes

wheat

apples

corn

grapes

hay