Natural Resources Definition, Types, Examples & Uses

Natural Resources

Subject: General Science

Book: NCERT Science Class 9

Natural resources are materials provided by Earth used for human needs.
- **Types of Natural Resources**:
- Renewable (water, forests).
- Non-renewable (coal, petroleum).
- **Conservation of Resources**:
- Sustainable practices, recycling.
- **Human Impact**:
- Pollution, deforestation, climate change.

**Possible Exam Questions:**
1. What are the different types of natural resources?
2. How does deforestation affect biodiversity?
3. What are the causes and effects of climate change?
4. Discuss methods for conservation of natural resources.
5. Why is sustainable development important?