Natural resources occur naturally within environments that exist relatively

undisturbed by mankind, in a natural form. Natural resource is often

characterized by amounts of biodiversity and geodiversity existent in
various ecosystems. Natural resources are derived from environment .
What is a natural resource?
Any form of energy which can be used by
humans.

Those things that people come in contact with
that may be used to perform any useful function.

Objects, materials, creatures, or energy found in
nature that can be put to use by humans.
Types of natural
resources
On the basis of origin ,resources may be divided into
-Biotic
-Abiotic
With respect to renewability, natural resources can be categorised as
follows:
-Renewable resources
-Non-renewable resources
On the basis of distribution, natural resources can be classified as follows:
-Ubiquitous resources
-Localised resources

On the Basis of
Origin/Renewability/Distribution
-Biotic : Resources which are living in nature. Example: Forests
,Animals etc.
-Abiotic : Resources which are non-living in nature. Example:
Air ,Water etc.
-Renewable : Resources which can be replenished easily.
Example: Sunlight
-Non-renewable : Resources that are limited and can be
affected by human activities. Example: Fossil-Fuel.

-Ubiquitous : Resources that are found everywhere.
Example: Air ,water etc.
-Localised : Resources that are found in certain places .
Example: Copper ,Iron etc.

Uses of Natural Resources
Natural Resources Uses
Air (Wind)
Required for all living things for
breathing, Use to produce wind
energy.
Animals / Plants
Provide
food,cloth,shelter,medicine.Used as
mode of transport.Animal dung can
be used as fuel/fertilizer.
Fossil Fuels
Used in producing energy.Majority of
vehicles require Fossil fuel to
operate.
Soil
Used as the primary nutrient source
for plants.It is the habitat of many
organisms.
Wood
Used as construction material.Used
to make utensils,furniture and
sporting equipments.
Metals
Used to create things ranging from heavy
machineries to a small nail.Used as
jewellery.Used to reinforce building
materials.
Water
Used in household,agricultutr and
transportation.
A forest is any area with a lot of
trees. There are forests all over the
world. The type of forest varies
depending on the location of the
forest: for example, there are
tropical rain forests, coniferous
forests, and deciduous forests.
Forests occur naturally, but they can be affected positively
and negatively by human behavior. If a forest is carefully
replanted and allowed to grow, it can exist in balance. If the
forest is cut down faster than it can grow back, then it will
be used up quickly.
Forests serve as home to many of the organisms
that live on the land. Forests are also very
important because they are major contributors to
recycling and cleaning the world supply of oxygen.
they also supply wood, fruits etc.
Fossil fuels take millions of
years to form. They are the
product of the fossilized
remains of dead plants and
animals that have been
exposed to the heat and
pressure deep within the
earths crust. There are many
types of fossil fuels, such as
petroleum (gasoline), natural
gas, and coal.
Fossil fuels are arguably
one of the most valuable
natural resources in
modern times. It is
estimated that 86 percent of
the worlds energy comes
directly from burning fossil
fuels. Fossil fuels are the
source of energy for almost
every machine, including
the generators that produce
electric energy.
Because fossil fuels take so
long to form, they are being
consumed faster than they
can be produced. Fossil
fuels are a major contributor
to air pollution because
when they are burned they
release many dangerous
gases such as nitrogen
dioxide, methane, and
carbon dioxide.
The sun is the closest star
to Earth. It brings heat
and light to the world.
The sun shines naturally
but it is not affected by
human activity. It cannot
be used up. However, its
intensity varies with the
seasons, and it is not
available at night.
We can use solar
power in simple
(facing the sun to get
warm, using
greenhouses to grow
food, etc.) and more
complex (solar panels
for heating) ways.
The suns rays are used
for energy by organisms
that undergo
photosynthesis. Nearly
every organism on the
planet gets energy
through photosynthesis,
directly or indirectly.
There are also ways that
people can utilize the
energy that the sun
provides.
Wind is caused by
the uneven heating
of the atmosphere.
Some areas of the
world, such as costal
regions, have more
wind than others
because the terrain
of the area is
relatively flat and
has few obstacles to
block the wind from
blowing.
Wind
The wind blows naturally it is not
caused by human activity, and it
cannot be used up.
The power of the wind drives
sailboats. It has been used to
power windmills that grind grain.
Windmills can also use the circular
movement of the blades to turn a
turbine. This is increasingly used
as a means of generating
electricity.
Wind power does not make
greenhouse gas emissions.
It does not directly cause
pollution. However, critics
of wind power say a large
number of windmills could
cause problems for
animals, especially
migratory birds. Some
people think the windmills
are unattractive.
Soil in the whole world is very important resource as it is to grow plants, fruits etc. If
we the humans overuse or misuse the soil will slowly deplete from earth and the
countries like India wont be famous for crop production. The ecosystem can also be
disturbed.
Soil is also used extensively in human production. It contains natural fibers, and
produces lumber and crops that people consume.
Crops are usually grown on mollisols, grassland soils. Soils found in other places,
such as tropical rain forests, usually lack the nutrients necessary to support the
growing of crops
Soil is composed of both inorganic materials and living organisms. It provides the
basis for life, giving nutrients to plants, which allow animal life to exist.
Water resources are sources
of water that are useful or potentially
useful. Uses of water
include agricultural, industrial, household
, recreational and environmental
activities. Virtually all of these human
uses require fresh water.
97% of the water on the Earth is salt water,
and only 3% is fresh water of which slightly
over two thirds is frozen
in glaciers and polar ice caps.
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The
remaining unfrozen freshwater is mainly
found as groundwater, with only a small
fraction present above ground or in the air.
Fresh water is a renewable resource, yet the world's supply of
clean, fresh water is steadily decreasing. Water demand
already exceeds supply in many parts of the world and as the world
population continues to rise, so too does the water demand.
Participate in your community's recycling programs. Implement a recycling program at your office too.

Buy products manufactured with recycled paper. Many companies use their reputation as recyclers to
attract business from eco-conscious customers.

Reuse junk mail and scraps of paper whenever possible. Instead of pitching old envelopes, use them to keep
notes or make grocery lists


Exercise restraint when watering your lawn. A lawn sprinkler system can spray thousands of gallons
of water into your yard in the average month. Instead of planting a garden that requires constant
maintenance, consider using plants that are native to your natural environment.

Wash your car with a bucket of soapy water instead of a garden hose. A hose can waste as much as
150 gallons each time it's used to wash a car. That can add up quickly when you consider the number
of vehicles owned by the average American family.

Conserve one of our most precious natural resources by installing energy-efficient showerheads and
faucets. These spouts help to restrict the flow of water and can greatly reduce the amount used in a
month. To conserve even more water, consider taking showers instead of baths.
Plant trees: We all know that the roots of trees firmly hold on to the soil. As trees grow tall, they also keep rooting
deeper into the soil. As the roots of the trees spread deep into the layers of soil which will prevent soil to be loose
and erode.

As we have seen the use of natural resources and
we need to save them from getting depleted or it will
affect dangerously on our ecosystem.