Natural resource is anything that can be obtained from the environment for human purposes. Some natural resources such as air and edible plants can be obtained directly, but other natural resources such as petroleum, iron, fish, and game can not be obtained immediately. These new goods into human resources after using the knowledge and technology to find, process, and convert it into a form that can be utilized.
Types of natural resourcesAvailable natural resources of the earth have different properties in the process of formation. Natural resources can be classified based on the nature, the process of formation, and its value.
a. Natural resources by its nature, can be divided into the following:1. natural resources that can be updated, which has the characteristics of:- Can be updated means it can be replaced with a new- Usually in the form of natural resources biotic (living things) that can breed- Natural resources and renewable plant-based resources called the vegetable- Natural resources that can be updated and come from animals is called animal resources
2. natural resources that can not be updated, have the characteristics:- Natural resources usually inanimate (abiotic) and so can not be used continuously and will run- Natural resources are usually in the form of mining and minerals in the earth
3. natural resources are always available, has the characteristics of:- An important factor for the survival of humans and other living things- This resource consists of air and sunlight
b. Natural resources based on the process of formation, divided into the following:1. physical resources, a resource that is formed by physical processes and forces of nature. Examples of minerals, minerals, soil, and water.2. biotic resources, is a natural resource that is formed by life processes such as growth and proliferation. Examples of animals and plants.3. natural environmental resources, a resource mix of physical and biotic resources that make up a particular environment. Embodiment of natural environmental resources is a panorama of nature, such as panorama of mountains, valleys, beaches, and the panorama below sea level.
c. Natural resources in terms of valueAccording to the value, natural resources are grouped into the following:1. economic resource, a resource that is needed to get the cost. Natural resources with high economic value of precious metals for example. The economic value of natural resources is low, for example, sand and limestone.2. non-economic resource, a resource that does not cost money to get it, such as air, heat and sunlight.
