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A resource is something or object which is used for certain

purpose.

Some resources are got from non-living things while others
are got from living things.

Types of resources

1. Non-renewable resources

2. Renewable resources

Resources from non-living things

A non-living thing is one without life.

Example; Soil, Water, Air and wind, Rocks and minerals

1. Soil

Soil is a natural layer which covers the earth’s sur-

face.

Soil is a v non-renewable re-

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How is soil used as a resource?

 It is used for growing crops

 Soil is used for building houses

 It is used for building towns and cities