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What are Natural Resources? | |
The Breath of Life: Air | |
Water: A Wonder Liquid | |
Soil |
The materials present in natural environment and useful to living organisms are called natural resources.
A resource satisfies human wants. Water, air, sunshine, land, soil, forests, wildlife, fishes, minerals and power resources all are useful to man. All basic needs of food, shelter and clothing are supplied by natural resources on earth. Natural Resources
Composition of Air
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No life can exist without water because of:
Therefore, water sources must be easily accessible for animals and plants to survive on land.
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Soil particles differ in their size, look and texture.
Mainly four types of soil particles are commonly found in top soil. These are:
Depending upon the presence of relative amounts of soil particles, soils are classified into the following three types:
Therefore, it is porous has very good water holding capacity and also allows aeration of roots.
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1. What are natural resources? |
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4. Why is soil considered a natural resource? |
5. What are fossil fuels? |