Natural Resources - KS3 Geography Worksheet

A complete, no-prep 100-mark worksheet on natural resources — ready to use for lessons, homework, or revision with KS3 Geography students aged 11-14.
Structured across three sections of progressive difficulty: Section 1 (30 marks) covers the definition of natural resources, renewable and non-renewable classification, managed resources, and global distribution statistics through multiple choice, true or false, and fill-in-the-blank questions. Section 2 (40 marks) builds understanding through short answer questions on renewable versus non-renewable resources using iron ore and timber as examples, table completion classifying resources with reasons, data interpretation questions on food and cobalt statistics, a vocabulary matching exercise covering eight key terms, and definition writing including the natural resource trap. Section 3 (30 marks) challenges students with extended writing on uneven resource distribution, a resource curse stimulus question using a structured flow diagram, and a case study scenario requiring evidence analysis and solution writing. A full answer key with detailed marking guidance is included.
Also available: a companion extension pack with four enrichment activities, or save £1 with the complete lesson bundle — both listed on the iNewittAll TES store.

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PRICE:
£4

KEY STAGE:
KS3

SUBJECT:
Geography