Question

(a) What is meant by inexhaustible natural resources ? Name two inexhaustible natural resources.

(b) What is meant by exhaustible natural resources ? Name any two exhaustible natural resources.

Answer 1

1. Inexhaustible natural resources

These sources are present in unlimited quantity in nature and are not likely to be exhausted by human activities.

Examples: Sunlight, air, etc.

2. Exhaustible natural resources

The amount of these resources in nature is limited, they can be exhausted by human activities.

Examples: Forests, coal, petroleum. minerals, wild life, natural gas, etc.