Introduction to Natural Resources

Things to remember

• The natural components of the environment like air, water, land, soil, plants and animals are called natural resources.
• The natural resources that can be replenished through natural formation even after their utilization are called renewable natural resources. E.g. grass, food, plants, raw materials, etc.
• The resources that are in fixed quantity in the nature and cannot be obtained by any natural means are non - renewable natural resources. e.g. oil, coal, diesel, petroleum, etc.
• Natural resources are the sources of fresh air, food, and water, habitat of animals and natural beauty.