6. • Anything that can be used to satisfy a
need is called a RESOURCE.
7. Natural resources
Resources that are drawn from nature
and used without much modification
are called NATURAL RESOURCES. The
air we breathe, the water in our rivers
and lakes are an example of natural
resources.
8. MAN-MADE RESOURCES
• The resources which are not made by
nature but are made by human beings
are called MAN-MADE RESOURCES.
9. Natural Resources are classified into
different groups
Level of development-
Origin
Stock
Distribution
12. Renewable resources
• These are those resources which get
renewed or replenished quickly. Such as
solar and wind energy.
13. Non-renewable resources
These are those resources which have a
limited stock. Once these get finished
they may take thousands of years to
renew. For e.g.- Coal, petroleum.
14. Choose the correct answer
• (i) Which one of the following does not make substance a
resource?
• a) utility (b) value (c) quantity
• (ii) Which one of the following is a natural resource?
• (a) medicines to treat cancer (b) spring water (c) buildings
• (iii) Complete the statement.- Biotic resources are
• (a) derived from living things
• (b) made by human beings
• (c) derived from non-living things
15. HOMEWORK
•Why are natural resources
important ?
•Why conservation of
resources are important ?