Natural Resources: What Are Natural Resources?

The video tutorial explains the concept of natural resources, which are materials taken from the environment for human use. It begins with examples of food and drinks, such as fruits, vegetables, and water, which are directly sourced from nature. The tutorial then discusses less obvious natural resources like cement, made from water, limestone, and sand, and wood, sourced from trees. These examples illustrate the various ways natural resources are utilized in everyday life.

What is a natural resource?

• Anything that is man-made

• Anything we take from the environment and use

• Only fruits and vegetables

• Only minerals and metals

Which of the following is a direct example of a natural resource?

• Plastic

• Fish

• Cement

• Steel

What are the components of cement mentioned in the video?

• Water, sand, and clay

• Water, gravel, and sand

• Water, limestone, and gravel

• Water, crushed limestone, and sand

Where does wood, used for making doors, come from?

• Synthetic materials

• Metal mines

• Trees grown in the environment

• Plastic factories

How are trees processed to obtain wood?

• They are cut down and sawed into pieces

• They are melted and molded

• They are chemically synthesized

• They are grown in factories