Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources

Resources are everywhere. Take a moment to examine the two pictures shown above. The picture on the left shows an empty classroom. This classroom contains desks, chairs, a clock, an overhead projector, a blackboard, a cork board, and shelves full of supplies. The picture on the right shows a snow-covered mountainous area with trees and a stream. How many different types of natural resources do you see in each picture? Make a list of all of the available resources from each picture. Which picture has more resources?