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What are natural resources? Give their types.

Natural resources are raw materials or substances that are found naturally in nature and have no interference of mankind. These resources are benefical to mankind.

They are of 2 types.


Renewable resources are those that can be regenerated, replaced, recovered and are constantly available. Eg- water, wind and sun are renewable resources.


Non-renewable resources are those that cannot be replenished once exhausted.


Eg- minerals and fossil fuels are non-renewable resources.


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