Natural Resources

Natural resources are materials or substances that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain or to support life. They are classified into renewable resources, which can be replenished naturally over time (such as forests, water, and solar energy), and non-renewable resources, which are finite and can be depleted (such as fossil fuels, minerals, and metals). Natural resources are essential for human activities, providing the raw materials for food, energy, construction, and various industrial processes. Their sustainable management is crucial to balance economic development and environmental preservation.