NATURAL
RESOURCES
Natural Resources
Natural resources are materials found
on the Earth that are used to meet
peoples needs and to support life.
Types of Natural
Resources
Water Resources Forrest Animal Solar Power
Resources Resources
Precious Metal,
Wind Power Crude Oil Natural Gas Land Resources
Minerals and Rocks
Man-made VS.
Man-made resources Natural resources are
are resourcesNatural
made resources from nature
by people. and the environment.
Organic Resources
Organic resources are
made from living things.
Theses are nutrients that
derive from living matter.
Inorganic
Inorganic resources are
made fromResources
non-living
things. These nutrients
are found in minerals and
other non-living
substances.
Renewable
Resources
Renewable resources are
resources that naturally
replenish themselves. Like
animals or energy from solar,
or other renewable sources.
Non-Renewable
Non-renewableResources
resources are
resources that do not naturally
replenish and their supply is
limited like oil and coal
Environmental
Unsustainable use of natural
Effects
resources depletes material
and can cause problems like
pollution and destruction of
ecosystems.
Why Does It
We must do our part to use resources
wisely toMatter?
help keep Earth healthy!