natural resources

natural resources

by Abner T

​What are natural resources ?

​Natural resources are materials from the Earth that are used to support life and meet people's needs. Any natural substance that humans use can be considered a natural resource. Oil, coal, natural gas, metals, stone and sand are natural resources. Other natural resources are air, sunlight, soil and water.

​What are these resources on the earth ?

​Natural resources are materials that help humans to meet their needs. Any natural material that humans use can be called natural resources. There are different kinds of natural resources on Earth. We use them daily basis directly or indirectly.

​Types of resources

1. Renewable Resources: These resources are quickly recovered, like sunlight, air, water, etc. After we use these resources, it fills up again. Therefore, we do not see a considerable change in its quantity. Though these resources can deplete too if not appropriately managed. Nowadays, there are a lot of places suffering from the scarcity of water. The government of India has taken different initiatives to make people understand the value of water. A resource is considered renewable until the time its recovery rate exceeds its consumption rate.​

2.Non-renewable Resources: These resources take a more extended period to reform. It means their consumption rate exceeds their recovery rate. For example, oil, natural gas, petroleum, etc. can take a lot of time to recover if used excessively. So, we must consider using it carefully so that future generations can meet their need from these resources too.​​

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Depending on the origin, resources are of two types:

1. Biotic Resources: These resources come from living things such as plants, animals, etc. Milk, honey, fruits, etc. are biotic resources.

2. Abiotic Resources: These resources come from non-living things such as air, water, soil, etc.

Multiple Choice

"Biotic resources are resources that are nonliving"

true or false ?

• false

• not true

• treu

• true

Multiple Choice

What are the types of resources ?

• Biotic , Abiotic

• renewable , non renewable

• actual , potential

• none of these

Multiple Choice

Is there water scarcity in india ?

• Yes

• no

• yes, not in a all places

• no , it is in Sri lanka