Natural Resources

  1. Energy resources are vital for powering economies and supporting human activities.
  2. These resources are categorized into renewable and non-renewable energy sources.
  3. Non-renewable resources include coal, petroleum, natural gas, and nuclear energy.
  4. Coal is a widely used fossil fuel, with major reserves in China, the USA, and India.
  5. Petroleum is the primary source for fuel and petrochemicals, with large deposits in the Middle East.
  6. Natural ga
  1. Renewable resources are natural resources that can be replenished or regenerated over time.
  2. These resources include solar energy, wind energy, water, biomass, and geothermal energy.
  3. Solar energy is harnessed using photovoltaic cells and solar panels.
  4. Regions near the equator, such as India and Africa, have significant potential for solar energy production.
  5. Wind energy is captured using wind turbines, wit
  1. Minerals are naturally occurring substances with a definite chemical composition and physical properties.
  2. The distribution of minerals is influenced by geological processes such as plate tectonics and volcanic activity.
  3. Metallic minerals like iron, copper, and gold are commonly found in igneous and metamorphic rocks.
  4. Non-metallic minerals such as limestone, gypsum, and mica are typically found in sedimentary rocks.
  5. The Precambrian Shield regions are rich in metallic mine