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Natural resources are materials and services provided by nature that humans use for survival and development.
Examples: forests, water, soil, minerals, fossil fuels, sunlight, wind, biodiversity.
Resources are important because they support:
Resources that can be replenished naturally within a short time (if used sustainably). Examples: solar energy, wind, forests (if managed), water (hydrological cycle).
Resources that take very long to form and are limited. Examples: coal, petroleum, natural gas, many minerals.
Exam note: Even renewable resources can become scarce if overused (e.g., groundwater).
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Natural resources are materials and services provided by nature that humans use for survival and development.
Examples: forests, water, soil, minerals, fossil fuels, sunlight, wind, biodiversity.
Resources are important because they support:
Resources that can be replenished naturally within a short time (if used sustainably). Examples: solar energy, wind, forests (if managed), water (hydrological cycle).
Resources that take very long to form and are limited. Examples: coal, petroleum, natural gas, many minerals.
Exam note: Even renewable resources can become scarce if overused (e.g., groundwater).
Minerals are essential for industry and infrastructure.
Problems: pollution, greenhouse gases, limited supply.
Benefits: cleaner, sustainable, reduces dependence on fossil fuels.
Land supports agriculture, forests, housing and industries.
Resource management means planned and responsible use of resources to avoid depletion and ensure availability for future.
Key principles:
Sustainable management balances economic growth with environmental protection.
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Renewables can replenish naturally in short time; non-renewables take long and are limited. Renewables include solar/wind; non-renewables include coal/petroleum. Overuse can still make renewables scarce; non-renewables get depleted permanently.
Agricultural expansion, urbanisation, mining, logging and infrastructure development are causes of deforestation (any three).
Natural resources are materials and services provided by nature that support human life and development.
Classification:
Importance:
Because resources are limited or can become scarce due to overuse, conservation and proper management are necessary.