Natural Resources
The elements which are naturally present on the Earth without any external effort by human beings are called natural resources.
Renewable Resources
The resources that never get exhausted are called renewable resources. They get renewed every time they undergo exhaustion. A few examples of natural resources include animals and water.
Non-renewable Resources
The resources which we can never renew upon exhaustion are called non-renewable resources. A few examples of non-renewable resources include coal and petroleum.
Biotic Resources
All living things on the Earth are known as biotic resources. A few examples include plants and animals.
Abiotic Resources
All non-living things on the planet are known as abiotic resources. A few examples include Soil and air.
Indian heritage
The city of Ahmedabad is known as the heritage city in India. There are two types of Indian heritage.
Natural Heritage
Forests, rivers, and animals come under this. India has seven natural heritages. Sundarban national park, Western Ghats, Great Himalayan national park are a few examples of natural heritages in India.
Cultural Heritage
Temples and paintings come under this. India has 32 cultural heritages. Wall paintings in Ajanta caves, the Taj Mahal are a few examples of cultural heritages in India.
Natural Resources and Indian Heritage Sample Questions for Class 5
Question 1
It is important to use things we have in different ways. If we materials such as plastic and glass containers they will not fill up the landfills so quickly. Another way to reduce the amount of garbage is to repair broken things rather than throw them out.
A. remove
B. reduce
C. reuse
D. recycle
Question 2
A substance that does not allow for the flow of electricity is referred to as a .
A. regulator
B. conductor
C. insulator
Question 3
From top to bottom, how is soil layered?
A. subsoil, topsoil, bedrock
B. topsoil, bedrock, subsoil
C. bedrock, subsoil, topsoil
D. topsoil, subsoil, bedrock
Question 4
We can take waste materials like newspaper and glass and use them again. If we them, they are collected and sent to plants that will turn them into new products. This will also reduce the size of landfills.
A. remove
B. reduce
C. reuse
D. recycle
Question 5
Which substance is produced by plants?
A. soil
B. water
C. oxygen
D. minerals