Question

how are natural resources used

Answer 1

Natural resource. A natural resource is anything that people can use which comes from nature. ... Examples ofnatural resources are air, water, wood, oil, wind energy, iron, and coal. Refined oil and hydro-electric energy are notnatural resources because people make them.'

Answer 2

Use of natural resourcesUsing water resources requires a permit if there is any chance of the use causing damage. Wastewater, for example, may cause waters to become eutrophied. Ground waters can be spoiled by hazardous substances or the removal of soil, for example.Soil and rock aggregates are non-renewable natural resources, used mostly in roads and buildings. The Land Extraction Act provides the framework for the sustainable use of geological resources.There is a good deal of commercial forest in Finland, where trees are harvested for the needs of the pulp, paper and sawmill industries. Forests are also important for recreation. A rich variety of berries, plants andmushrooms can be gathered from the forestsfor food.