Our Natural Resources
ICSE · Class 5 · Social Studies
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Key Concepts
Central concept: Natural Resources
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