How are natural resources classified?
*on the basis of their origin
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Explanation:
Natural resources are derived from the environment. ... Resources can be categorized on the basis of origin: Abiotic resources comprise non-living things (e.g., land, water, air and minerals such as gold, iron, copper, silver). Biotic resources are obtained from the biosphere.
Resources can be classified on different bases; into following types: On the basis of origin: Biotic and Abiotic. On the basis of exhaustibility: Renewable and Non-renewable. On the basis of ownership: Individual, community, national and international.
Answer:
Resources can be classified as Biotic and Abiotic on the basis of origin:-
Resources obtained from the biosphere, like forests, wildlife, fisheries, livestock, human beings, etc., which have life, are called biotic resources.
Resources which are obtained from non-living things are called abiotic resources. Iron, copper, gold and lead are abiotic resources.