G8 - an introduction to resources 2

Social Studies G8
An Introduction to Resources

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​Natural Resources on the basis of origin

​On the basis of origin, natural resources can be abiotic or biotic.

Abiotic resources are non-living, while biotic resources are living. Soils, rocks, and minerals are abiotic, but plants and animals are biotic resources.

​Renewable and non-Renewable

​On the basis of renewability, natural resources can be categorised into renewable resources or non-renewable resources. 

Renewable resources are those which can get renewed or replenished quickly. For example, solar and wind energy are renewable resources.

Non-renewable resources are those which have a limited stock For example Coal petroleum and natural gas are non renewable resources

Multiple Choice

​On the basis of origin, natural resources can be _____or____

• abiotic or biotic

• Natural or unnatural

• Renewable or renewable

• Chocolate or vanilla

Multiple Choice

Abiotic resources are non-living, while biotic resources are living.

• True

• False