2. WHAT IS NATURAL RESOURCES
• A natural resource is a source of products
that are inherent to earth
• Natural resources include renewable and
non- renewable resources.
• Natural resources are exploited to create
the products and services that we depend
on.
• Natural resource extraction causes great
environmental disruption
3. TWO TYPES OF RESOURCES
• RENEWABLE SOURCES
• AIR • 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.
• FOREST Forests have moderate climate, help cleanse the air and water,
and house wildlife. They also provide thousands of wood products and
related jobs. Trees are used to make paper, hockey sticks, flooring and food
Forests face threats from fire, pollution, erosion and acid rain
• SOLAR ENERGY The sun is the closest star to Earth. It brings heat and
light to the world. Some areas of the world, such as those closest to the
equator, have more sun than others. 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
4. NON-RENEWANABLE
1) FOSSIL FUELS
2) OIL
3) COAL
4) NATURAL GAS
1) NON METALLIC
2) MINERALS
3) SALT
4) PHOSPHATES
1) METALLIC
2) MINERALS
3) IRON
4) COPPER
5) ALUMINIUM
5. • Fossil Fuels
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 earth’s crust.
There are many types of fossil fuels, such
as petroleum (gasoline), natural gas, and
coal.
6. • Fossil Fuels
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 earth’s crust.
There are many types of fossil fuels, such
as petroleum (gasoline), natural gas, and
coal.
