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Our Natural Resources

ICSE · Class 5 · Social Studies

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Card 1Meaning of Resources

What are natural resources?

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Natural resources are things found in nature that we can use to meet our needs. They are provided by the environment and include air, water, soil, sunlight, plants, animals, coal, and petroleum. For e

Card 2Types of Natural Resources

Give three examples of natural resources.

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Three examples of natural resources are: 1. Water – used for drinking, farming, and generating electricity. 2. Air – essential for breathing by humans and animals. 3. Sunlight – helps plants grow and

Card 3Types of Natural Resources

What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replaced naturally in a short time and do not run out easily, like air, water, and sunlight. Non-renewable resources take millions of years to form and can run out, like coa

Card 4Renewable Resources

Why is air a renewable resource?

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Air is a renewable resource because it is constantly available in the atmosphere and gets renewed through natural processes like photosynthesis and wind circulation. Even though we use it, it does not

Card 5Renewable Resources

How do plants help in maintaining clean air?

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Plants take in carbon dioxide from the air and release oxygen during photosynthesis. This helps keep the air clean and balanced for humans and animals to breathe.

Card 6Renewable Resources

What is wind energy?

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Wind energy is the power generated from moving air (wind). It is used to turn windmills, which produce electricity. This is a clean and renewable source of energy that does not pollute the environment

Card 7Renewable Resources

How is water useful to living beings?

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Water is essential for drinking, cooking, cleaning, and growing food. It is also used to generate hydroelectric power in dams. Without water, no living being can survive.

Card 8Renewable Resources

What is hydroelectric power?

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Hydroelectric power is electricity generated by using the energy of flowing water in rivers. Dams are built to control water flow, and this water turns turbines to produce electricity. Example: Bhakra

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