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The natural resources are materials which appear naturally in different environmental conditions.

Classification of natural resources on the basis of origin

Biotic AbioticThose we get from earth’s biosphere. Can be obtained in the raw form or by cultivation – Petroleum, natural gas, wood, fruits, wax, crops, vegetables, fish etc.

Minerals, metals and other non-living material - salt, sand, gravel, gold, coal, diamond, silver etc. Some renewable resources are wind and tidal energy, water, air, sunlight, plants & vegetation.Potential resources like Hydrogen has the potential to be used as fuel in the future.

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Minerals, Minéraux

Tidal Marée

Earth Terre

Fertiliser Fertilisant

Threats Menaces

Induced Induite

Worst Le pire

Reforestation Reboisement

Solar power énergie solaire

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Vocabulary

Origin Base

biosphere Atomosphere

Drained Declines, Spent

Threats Challenge, Danger

Induced Cause to happen

Hybrid Composite, mixture

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The Six Most Drained Natural Resources.

Water Oil Natural gas

Phosphorus Used As Fertiliser

Coal Rare Earth Elements-Scandium & Terbium

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Threats To Our Resources – Natural Disasters.

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Threats To Our Resources – Man Induced Disasters.

5 Worst Man-Made Disasters in History

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The Conservation of Our Natural Resources

Government support Reforestation Wash car with a bucket of soapy water not hose.

Environmentally friendly hybrid vehicles Terrace farming Solar power