ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which item is an example of a natural resource?
A
Oil
B
Education
C
Ovens
D
Cars
E
Workers
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Any natural substance that humans use can be considered a natural resource. Oil, coal, natural gas, metals, stone and sand are natural resources. Other natural resources are air, sunlight, soil and water. Animals, birds, fish and plants are natural resources as well.

Detailed explanation-2: -Petroleum, also called crude oil, is a fossil fuel. Like coal and natural gas, petroleum was formed from the remains of ancient marine organisms, such as plants, algae, and bacteria.

Detailed explanation-3: -Natural resources include oil, coal, natural gas, metals, stone, and sand.

Detailed explanation-4: -Yes, petroleum is a natural resource. Petrol and diesel are obtained from a natural resource called petroleum. The word petroleum is derived from petra (rock) and oleum (oil) as it is mined from between the rocks under Earth. Petroleum was formed from organisms living in the sea.

Detailed explanation-5: -Petroleum is a valuable natural resource. It is used to make many products that people use every day. These products include gasoline, paints, and even lip balm.

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