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Natural Resources and their Use — Syllabus

CBSE · Class 8 · Social Science

What Natural Resources and their Use covers in CBSE Class 8 Social Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 8 Social Science · 2026-27

Topics in Natural Resources and their Use

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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.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Natural Resources and their Use

Nature becomes a resourceCategories by useRenewable resourcesNon-renewable resourcesDistribution of resourcesResource sharing and managementNatural resource curseStewardship and sustainability

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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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