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Our Natural Resources

ICSE · Class 5 · Social Studies

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Key Topics to Revise

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Meaning of Resources

  • Resources are things in our environment that we use to meet our needs.
  • Natural resources come from nature and are not made by humans.
  • Examples: air, water, sunlight, soil, plants, animals, coal, and petroleum.
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Types of Natural Resources

  • There are two main types: Renewable and Non-renewable resources.
  • Renewable resources can be replaced quickly by nature.
  • Non-renewable resources take millions of years to form and cannot be replaced once used up.
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Examples of Renewable Resources

  • Air: All living things need oxygen to breathe.
  • Water: Used for drinking, farming, and making electricity (hydro power).
  • Sunlight: Gives solar energy and helps plants grow.
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Examples of Non-renewable Resources

  • Coal: Formed from dead plants buried underground; used for cooking and electricity.
  • Petroleum (oil): Found deep underground; refined into petrol, diesel, and LPG.
  • Minerals: Metals like iron, copper, and aluminium used in machines, wires, and vehicles.

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Natural resources are things foundResources that can be replaced naturallyResources that take millions of yearsConservation means using natural resources wisely

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