What Are Natural Resources? Flashcards
1
Q
What is a natural resource?
A
It’s a resource that exists without actions of humankind
2
Q
What two types of natural resources are there?
A
- Biotic(living and organic material)
* Abiotic(non-living material)
3
Q
Give some examples of biotic natural resources
A
- Animals
- Forests and other vegetation
- Land
- Fresh water
4
Q
Give some examples of abiotic natural resources
A
- Fossil fuels (coal, oil and gas)
* Ores (gold,iron, copper, silver etc.)