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. |