Definition and Examples
Natural resourcesare useful raw materials that we get from the Earth. They occur
naturally, which means that humans cannot make natural resources.
Instead, we use and modify natural resources in ways that are beneficial
to us. (The materials used in human-made objects are natural
resources.) Some examples of natural resources and the ways we can use
them are listed in the table below.
| Natural Resource | Products or Services |
|---|---|
| Air | Wind energy, tires |
| Animals | Foods (milk, cheese, steak, bacon) and clothing (wool sweater, silk shirt, leather belt) |
| Coal | Electricity |
| Minerals | Coins, wire, steel, aluminum cans, jewelry |
| Natural Gas | Electricity, heating |
| Oil | Electricity, fuel for cars and airplanes, plastic |
| Plants | Wood, paper, cotton clothing, fruits, vegetables |
| Sunlight | Solar power, photosynthesis |
| Water | Hydroelectric energy, drinking, cleaning |
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