Natural Resources
Natural resources like water, forests, and minerals are materials from nature that humans use, and they must be used sustainably to last.
Core concept
Natural resources are classified as renewable (like sunlight, water, forests that can replenish) or non-renewable (like coal, oil that take millions of years to form).
How it works
Renewable resources can be used repeatedly without running out, if managed sustainably and not overused.
Why it matters
Non-renewable resources are limited in supply and can be depleted, making conservation and finding alternatives important.
Key detail
Using natural resources sustainably ensures they remain available for future generations while minimising environmental damage.
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• Renewable resources: sunlight, water, forests.
• They can replenish over time.
• Non-renewable: coal, oil.
• They take millions of years to form.
• Renewable resources can be used repeatedly.
• This requires sustainable management.
• Non-renewable resources are limited.
• Conservation, alternatives are important.