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Natural Resources and their Use

CBSE · Class 8 · Social Science

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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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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.
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