QUESTION: Which of the following is not a natural resource?
A Soil
B Water
C Electricity
D Minerals
ANSWER: Electricity
| Name of natural resource | Source | Uses |
| Water
|
· Rivers
· lakes · groundwater · oceans
|
· Water is essential for human survival as it is used for drinking, cooking, and maintaining personal hygiene.
· It also supports sanitation systems to prevent the spread of diseases. |
| Air
|
Earth’s atmosphere.
|
· Air is a mixture of different gases such as Nitrogen~78.08%
Oxygen ~20.95% etc. · Oxygen is used for respiration · Carbon dioxide is being used for supporting combustion |
| Soil | Earth’s crust and weathering of rocks. | · Soil is used for agriculture, construction and for the growth of the plants.
· Soil also provide habitat for organisms. |
| Minerals | Obtained from the Earth’s crust through mining. | · Minerals are used in electronics
· Jewelry · Energy production |
| Fossil Fuels | Formed from ancient dead decaying organic matter. | · Fossil fuels are used for energy production
· Transportation · Heating · chemicals |
| Renewable energy resources | · Solar
· wind · hydro · geothermal resources |
· These are used in electricity generation
· Reducing environmental impact · Powering homes and industries. |
| Timber | Forests and woodlands. | · Timber is used in construction purposes
· In furniture manufacturing · For making paper · Energy production · crafting |
| Fisheries | · Oceans
· Rivers · Lakes |
· Fisheries sector is a major source of food
· It is also a source of employment for many people. |