Question

with the help of examples explain how can gifts of nature become resources with the passage of time

Answer 1

natural resources like water air land and many others

Answer 2

Answer:

Gifts of nature like water, soil, minerals, vegetation etc. can be converted into a resource by proper utilisation through adequate technology. For example, coal can be used as a source of power. It is found in blast furnaces used for smelting iron ore. The occurrence of coal reserves was one of the major reasons for the outbreak of the industrial revolution. But coal reserves are getting depleted because of its extensive use. Petroleum is used for the transportation of vehicles. It is crude oil. The consumption of petroleum products has been rising steeply over the years.