Question

Various materials which are obtained from nature are called natural resources. Which of the following is not a natural resource?

• A. Mineral
• B. water
• C. soil
• D. plastic

Answer 1

The correct option is D

plastic

Explanation for correct option:

D. Plastic

• Plastic is not a natural resource, rather it is a man-made resource that is prepared by humans.
• Plastic is made from crude oil, a nonrenewable resource.
• It is light in weight and is highly malleable.
• They can be easily molded into different shapes.

Explanation for incorrect options:

Natural resources:

• The resources that are drawn from nature are known as natural resources.
• Examples of natural resources are coal, water, air as well as oil.
• Natural resources are materials and components that can be found within the environment.

Mineral, water, and soil are natural resources. Thus, options A, B, and C are incorrect.

Hence, the correct option is D i.e. Plastic.