Category : 3rd Class
Natural Resources
The things that we get from nature are called natural resources. Nature gives us many things. For example, forest, sun, wind, water, minerals, land, etc. this is classified into.
(i) Renewable resources
(ii) Nonrenewable resources
Renewable Resources
Renewable resources are those resources, which we can use repeatedly. For example, trees, soil, solar power, wind power, etc.
On the basis of the origin of these resources, they can be classified into:
Biotic: The resources that we derive from living organisms. For example, tree.
Abiotic: The resources that we derive from non-living things. For example, land, water, air, etc.
Non Renewable Resources
Nonrenewable resources cannot be regenerated. Oil, coal, natural gas, etc. are some examples of nonrenewable resources.
Forests
Forests are renewable natural resources. They prevent floods conserve soil by replenishing the minerals and give oxygen to the atmosphere.
Forest
Sun
The sun provides light and warmth to the earth. Plants make their food only in the presence of sunlight. The solar energy from the sun can be used as renewable sources of energy for lightening of streets, cooking food and for many other purposes.
Solar energy
Wind
Wind is an important natural resource. It is utilised as a renewable source of energy. Many wind mills have been set up all over the world to utilise wind energy.
Wind energy used in wind mill
Water
Water is essential for the existence of animals and plants. Energy of flowing water can be used for generating hydroelectric power.
Hydroelectric power
Minerals
Mineral is a natural resource that is hidden under the earth. Gold, silver, iron, copper, are few examples of minerals.
Gold in mineral form Silver in mineral form
Land
Land is the most important natural resource. All plants and vegetables grow on land.
Land
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