Question

Differentiate between natural and man-made resources?

Answer 1

Natural resources: These resources that are derived directly from nature and utilized without any manipulation in their natural form are called natural resources. This includes air, sunlight, forests, etc.

Man-made resources: These include resources that are derived from manipulation of the natural resources by humans. These include mineral ores, electricity, turbines, etc.

Natural Resources	Man-Made Resources
The resources which can be obtained from nature are called natural resources.	Components of these resources are obtained from nature and then modified by humans.
Natural resources are both living and non-living.	Man-made resources are non-living.
Natural resources may be a basic component or raw material for man-made resources or other products.	Man-made resources are derived from natural resources, that are molded into new products which can be later used as resources.
Example: Forest, Wildlife, Solar energy, etc.	Example: Cars, Electricity.