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Natural Resources and their Use — Revision Notes

CBSE · Class 8 · Social Science

Natural Resources and their Use revision notes for CBSE Class 8 Social Science: 4 topics in quick points. Part of the CBSE Class 8 Social Science syllabus.

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Key Topics to Revise

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1. What are natural resources?

  • Nature includes living and non-living forms that are not created by humans.
  • Trees become a resource when humans use them for wood, furniture, or other useful products.
  • Air, water, soil, coal, petroleum, precious stones, metal ores, and timber are all examples of natural resources.
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2. Categories of natural resources by use

  • Natural resources can be grouped by the uses humans put them to.
  • Air, water, food, and soil are resources essential for life.
  • Wood, marble, coal, and gold are resources for materials.
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3. Renewable and non-renewable resources

  • A second way of classifying natural resources is by whether they are renewable or non-renewable.
  • Renewable resources can be renewed if they are managed in a sustainable manner.
  • Solar energy, wind energy, energy from flowing water, and timber from forests are renewable resources.
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4. Nature, restoration, and ecosystem services

  • Nature works in cycles where waste is broken down and reused.
  • Restoration means returning something to a healthy state after damage.
  • Regeneration means creating new life and conditions for thriving.

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Nature includes all living and nonNatural resources can be grouped intoRenewable resources are resources that canNonEcosystems work naturally in many ways

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Natural Resources and their Use for CBSE Class 8 Social Science?
Key topics in Natural Resources and their Use include What are natural resources?, Categories of natural resources by use, Renewable and non-renewable resources, Nature, restoration, and ecosystem services. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 8 exams.
How should I revise Natural Resources and their Use for Class 8 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 90 practice questions on Natural Resources and their Use. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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