Question

describe the classification of natural resources

Answer 1

Natural resources are materials provided by the Earth that humans can use to make more complex (human-made) products. In this lesson, you will learn some examples of natural resources and how to classify them.Natural Resources

Natural resources are useful raw materials that we get from the Earth. They occur naturally, which means that humans cannot make natural resources. Instead, we use and modify natural resources in ways that are beneficial to us. The materials used in human-made objects are natural resources. Some examples of natural resources and the ways we can use them are:

Natural ResourceProducts or ServicesAirWind energy, tiresAnimalsFoods (milk, cheese, steak, bacon) and clothing (wool sweaters, silk shirts, leather belts)CoalElectricityMineralsCoins, wire, steel, aluminum cans, jewelryNatural gasElectricity, heatingOilElectricity, fuel for cars and airplanes, plasticPlantsWood, paper, cotton clothing, fruits, vegetablesSunlightSolar power, photosynthesisWaterHydroelectric energy, drinking, cleaningBiotic and Abiotic Natural Resources

There are several ways to classify natural resources, including where they come from and if they are renewable or not. If natural resources come from living things or organic materials, then they are considered biotic resources. Biotic resources include plants, animals, and fossil fuels. The three fossil fuels are coal, oil, and natural gas