Natural Resources & Manmade Resources Study Guide

Natural Resources

• Definition: Useful materials that come from the Earth.

Types of Natural Resources

• Renewable Resources:

  • Definition: Natural resources that can be replaced over time.
  • Examples:
  • Trees
  • Sunlight
  • Water
  • Air

• Nonrenewable Resources:

  • Definition: Natural resources that cannot be replaced once depleted.
  • Examples:
  • Oil
  • Gas
  • Coal
  • Ore
  • Minerals

Manmade Resources

• Definition: Things that people create from natural resources.
• Examples:
  • Furniture
  • Paper
  • Steel

Key Points

• Understanding the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources is crucial for sustainability.
• Manmade resources contribute to human development but depend on natural resources for their creation.

Reminder for Exam

• Study the definitions thoroughly and be able to categorize resources into their respective types for the test on Friday.