Social Science · Class 5
Natural Resources
Learn Natural Resources with notes, examples, and practice questions.
4 sections15–25 min read6 MCQs · 2 examples
Chapter Overview
Natural resources — land, water, air, minerals, forests, wildlife — support life. Sustainable use and conservation prevent depletion and environmental damage.
Types of Resources
- Renewable: solar, wind, water, forests (if managed)
- Non-renewable: coal, petroleum, minerals
- Biotic: forests, animals; Abiotic: land, air, water, minerals
Distribution in India
- Coal: Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh
- Petroleum: Mumbai High, Assam
- Iron ore: Odisha, Jharkhand; Bauxite: Odisha
- Forests: Madhya Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh
Conservation
- 3 R's: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
- Afforestation, wildlife sanctuaries, national parks
- Rainwater harvesting, watershed management
- Sustainable development balances use and future needs
Solved Examples
Step-by-step solutions — read each step before checking the final answer.
Renewable vs non-renewable
Classify: coal, solar energy, wind.
- 1Coal forms over millions of years — non-renewable
- 2Solar and wind are continuously available — renewable
Answer
Coal: non-renewable; solar, wind: renewable
Conservation
How can you save water at home?
- 1Fix leaks, reuse water, shorter showers
- 2Rainwater harvesting
Answer
Reduce waste, reuse, harvest rain
Key Points to Remember
- ✓ Resources are unevenly distributed
- ✓ Overuse causes pollution and scarcity
- ✓ Wildlife sanctuaries protect biodiversity
- ✓ Judicious use ensures future generations
Exam Tips
- • Name renewable and non-renewable examples
- • Locate coal belts on India map
- • Explain sustainable development
Practice MCQs — Natural Resources
Test your understanding with topic-wise multiple choice questions. Explanations appear after each answer.
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