Name (FULL): ______________________

Section: ___-___

Date: ___________

Ranking Natural Resource Samples

Natural
Resource

Ranking by
Value

Ranking by Reason(s) for Ranking

Usefulness

Coal
Granite
Rock with
Fossils
Rock with
Gems

Wood

Analysis Questions [2 points each]:

1.

What was the most valuable natural resource, according to the class?

2.

What was the least valuable natural resource, according to the class?

3.

What was the most useful natural resource, according to the class?

4.

What was the least useful natural resource, according to the class?

5.

How is value different than usefulness?

6.

What reasons did other students have for determining a natural resources value?

Reflection [8 points]: (6-8 sentences minimum)

How can the properties of a natural resource determine its value and/or its usefulness? Give 23 specific examples to support your claims!