National Science Education Standards.
Science in Personal and Social Perspectives (9 - 12)Types of resources
Resources are things that we get from the living and nonliving environment to meet the needs and wants of a population.
Some resources are basic materials, such as air, water, and soil; some are produced from basic resources, such as food, fuel, and building materials; and some resources are nonmaterial, such as quiet places, beauty, security, and safety.
The supply of many resources is limited. If used, resources can be extended through recycling and decreased use.
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