Pakistan is a country blessed with four seasons. Not only that but it is also endowed with a wealth of natural resources in its fertile grounds. Now that we’re on the subject, how about we define natural resources?
What are Natural Resources?
Natural resources are materials of the Earth that are used to sustain life and satisfy the needs of people, as their name implies. They can be very beneficial to humans. They can also be used in a variety of technical, social, and economic situations.
So let us discuss what are the natural resources and their information in Pakistan!
Classification of Natural Resources
Natural Resources can be classified into many types based on some circumstances. These categories are listed down below:
- Based on Origin
- Based on Recovery Rate
- Based on Stage of Development
Types of Natural Resources
There are countless natural resources. The most common types of natural resources in Pakistan are listed down below:
- Water
- Air
- Soil
- Plants
- Stone
- Sunlight
- Fossil Fuels
- Animals
Let’s discuss these natural resources in detail!
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Water
Water is much more important for our lives than we think. Approximately 97% of Earth’s surface is covered by water. It is not an exaggeration to say that water is one of the main reasons we are alive today. The reason is that our bodies need water to function properly. We do our daily tasks with water. Marine life and other lives are also in constant need of water. Water is also used to produce electricity.
Water comes in the form of rivers, canals, and the sea. Pakistan has the Indus River, the Ravi River, and so many more. They are many used for irrigation and other purposes.
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Air
Air is one of the biggest natural resources on Earth. We can access it quite easily that is why we do not know how blessed we are. Air is the biggest supplier of energy.
It is a renewable resource. It is very crucial for every living thing on Earth. It regulates the Earth’s temperature causing it to create multiple kinds of weather. Air is also a means to produce electricity.
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Soil
Soil is a mixture of air, water, minerals, and other types of organic matter. Soil is crucial for our other types of natural resources as well.
It is used for plants, constructions, filtering water to make wells, prevention from floods, and preserving fossils. We know that Pakistan is an agricultural country because most of its income depends on it. Pakistan is blessed with lots of fertile lands as well!
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Plants
Plants, with the combination of soil, are used for so many reasons. Whether in the form of forests or flowers, they have a huge impact on our lives.
In the form of forests, they help in slow snow melting, prevention against bad disasters, and improving weather. It is recommended to have up to 25% area for forests but Pakistan only has 4% to 5% which is quite low.
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Stones
Pakistan does not lack invaluable stones as well. Many stones like granite, marble, limestone, and many more. These stones are being used in different parts of Pakistan for decoration in houses.
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Fossil Fuels
Fossil fuels are obtained by the soil. They are the animals or plants buried in the soil for millions of years. They are high in carbon. They are a means to produce crude oil, natural gas, and coal.
These three fossils are used widely in Pakistan. They are used in homes, industrial, and commercial levels too.
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Sunlight
Sunlight is also a significant source of energy. It helps to keep the weather stable and is non-polluting. We never run out of it, so it’s a limitless source of natural energy.
Pakistan is an insolation country, so each square meter receives about 1KW of solar energy.
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Animals
Animals supply us with a diverse array of resources. Food, leather, and fiber are all possible uses for the domestic.
Wild animals are crucial for a well-functioning environment. Fish, insects, birds, pollinators, and other wild animals are among them.
Pakistan is endowed with an abundance of natural resources. Many natural resources have yet to be identified. Let us hope that Pakistan grows quickly enough for us to be able to access those natural resources as well!
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