Types of Natural Resources

Last updated at Oct. 21, 2024 by Teachoo

All the things which are available in nature which can be used are called Natural Resources

So,different types of Natural Resources are

Different Types of Natural Resources

Natural resources can be either Renewable Natural Resources, or Non-Renewable Natural Resources

Those Natural Resources which can be used again and again are called Renewable Natural Resources. They can be replaced or replenished

Example - Sun, Water, Plants, Animals

Sun and air are present in abundance in the Nature.

And, we can grow more plants.

Similar, the animals can reproduce.

Those Natural Resources which cannot be replaced once they are used are called Non-Renewable Natural Resources.

Example - Fossil Fuels, Minerals

Both fossil fuels and minerals take thousands of years to form again. So, once used, they cannot be used again. Therefore, they are non-renewable