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What are natural resources?

Natural resources refer to those resources that occur naturally without the interference of mankind. These are resources available in abudance for mankind. They may be renewable and non-renewable.

Renewable resources are those that can be replenished. For eg- air, water, wind, sun energy.


Non-renewable resources are those that cannot be replenished once exhausted. For eg- minerals, fossils and soil.


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