NEET BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
____ are materials or substances such as minerals, forests, water, and soil that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain.
A
Fossil fuels
B
Synthetic resources
C
Natural resources
D
Common resources
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Natural resources are materials or substances which are found in nature and can be used for economic gains, such as minerals, forests, water and fertile land. Some are finite, whereas others can be replenished or grown, but all types should be managed carefully.

Detailed explanation-2: -natural resources materials or substances occurring in nature which can be exploited for economic gain.

Detailed explanation-3: -Natural resources are materials from the Earth that are used to support life and meet people’s needs. 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.

Detailed explanation-4: -Natural resources are naturally occurring materials that are useful to man or could be useful under conceivable technological, economic or social circumstances or supplies drawn from the earth, supplies such as food, building and clothing materials, fertilizers, metals, water and geothermal power.

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