Variety of Resources on Earth
The
resources
on Earth
include
o Soil
- soil is a mixture of sand particles, humus, minerals, water and air
- humus helps fertilise the soil
o Air
- air contains oxygen for respiration and carbon dioxide for photosynthesis
o Water
- an essential resource for life and classified as a type of food
- prevents dehydration
o Fossil fuels
- used for combustion
- examples include natural gas, coal and petroleum
o Minerals
- used to make instruments (tools), jeweleries and ornaments
- minerals are required in trace (small) quantities by the body for healthy growth
o Living things
- are a source of food
- parts are used to make clothes
- as fuel for combustion and to make building materials (parts of plants)
o Soil
- soil is a mixture of sand particles, humus, minerals, water and air
- humus helps fertilise the soil
o Air
- air contains oxygen for respiration and carbon dioxide for photosynthesis
o Water
- an essential resource for life and classified as a type of food
- prevents dehydration
o Fossil fuels
- used for combustion
- examples include natural gas, coal and petroleum
o Minerals
- used to make instruments (tools), jeweleries and ornaments
- minerals are required in trace (small) quantities by the body for healthy growth
o Living things
- are a source of food
- parts are used to make clothes
- as fuel for combustion and to make building materials (parts of plants)
