Resources: Types, natural resources, and human-made resources.
Resources: Types, natural resources, and human-made resources Resources are substances or factors that are useful to humans and play a crucial role in supporting human life and activities. They can be categorized into natural resources and human-made resources. 1. Natural Resources: Natural resources are materials or substances that exist in nature and are not created by humans. They are derived from the Earth's environment and have intrinsic value. Natural resources can be further classified into the following types: a) Renewable Resources: Renewable resources are those that can be replenished or renewed naturally within a relatively short period of time. Examples include sunlight, wind energy, water, biomass, and forests. b) Non-Renewable Resources: Non-renewable resources are finite in nature and cannot be replenished within a short span of time. These resources exist in limited quantities and take millions of years to form. Examples include fossil fuels (coal, petroleum, natura...