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Natural Resources and their Use

CBSE · Class 8 · Social Science

Step-by-step guide to study Natural Resources and their Use in CBSE Class 8 Social Science. Topics to cover, practice strategy, and time allocation.

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Study Plan

1
Day 1–2

Learn the Theory

Read the textbook chapter carefully. Note down definitions, formulas, and key concepts.

2
Day 3

Practice Problems

Solve textbook exercises and additional practice questions. There are 90 questions available for this chapter.

3
Day 4

Revise & Test

Revise key formulas and concepts without looking at notes. Take a practice quiz to test your understanding. Mark weak areas for re-revision.

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Day 7

Spaced Revision

Revisit Natural Resources and their Use after a week. Use flashcards for quick recall. Solve previous year questions from this chapter.

What to Focus On

  • A natural resource is something from Nature that is valuable to humans.
  • A resource must be technologically accessible, economically feasible, and culturally acceptable.
  • Trees, water, air, soil, coal, petroleum, and sunlight are examples of natural resources.

  • One classification is based on use.
  • Air, water, food, and soil are essential for life.
  • Wood, marble, coal, and gold are used as materials.

  • Renewable resources can be restored if used sustainably.
  • Non-renewable resources cannot be replaced quickly.
  • Renewable resources include solar energy, wind energy, flowing water, and timber from forests.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Anything found in nature is automatically a natural resource.

Resources and natural resources mean the same thing.

Renewable resources can never get overused or finished.

Memory Tips

What makes something a natural resource

Natural resources are materials and substances in nature that are valuable to humans

Resources essential for life

Resources for materials

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Natural Resources and their Use for CBSE Class 8 Social Science?
Natural Resources and their Use covers several key topics that are frequently asked in CBSE Class 8 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
How to score full marks in Natural Resources and their Use — CBSE Class 8 Social Science?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 90 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

Sources & Official References

Content is aligned to the official syllabus. Refer to the board website for the latest curriculum.

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