EVERYDAY SCIENCE

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: -If natural resources come from living things or organic materials, then they are considered biotic resources. Biotic resources include plants, animals, and fossil fuels. The three fossil fuels are coal, oil, and natural gas.

Detailed explanation-3: -When humans use natural things to make something new that provides utility and value to our lives, it is called human-made resources. For instance, when we use metals, wood, cement, sand, and solar energy to make buildings, machinery, vehicles, bridges, roads, etc. they become man-made resources.

Detailed explanation-4: -Natural resources are materials created in nature that are used and usable by humans. They include natural substances (e.g., soil, water) and energy supplies (e.g., coal, gas) that serve to satisfy human needs and wants (Barsch and Bürger 1996; Minc 1976).

Detailed explanation-5: -Oil, coal, natural gas, metals, stone and sand are some examples of natural resources. 2. Human made resources, or capital resources, are material riches created by humans that can be used to get more wealth. Examples include money, factories, roads, and technology.