Natural resource is something that can be utilized for a variety of interests and needs of human life in order to live a more prosperous in the natural environment around us. Natural resources can be found anywhere like in soil, water, ground, air, and so forth. Examples of basic natural resources such as minerals, sunlight, plants, animals and much more.

A. Natural resources by type:

• Natural resources / biotic

is a natural resource that comes from living things.
example: plants, animals, micro-organisms, and others

• Non-biological natural resources / abiotic

is a natural resource that comes from inanimate objects.
eg minerals, water, air, rocks, etc.

B. Natural resources based on the nature of the renewal:

• Natural resources renewable / renewable

namely natural resources that can be used repeatedly and can be preserved.
example: water, plants, animals, forest products, and others

• Natural resources are non-renewable / non renewable

are natural resources that can not be recycled or can only be used once only or can not be preserved and can become extinct.
example: petroleum, coal, tin, natural gas.

• Natural resources that are unlimited / unlimited

example: sun, sea currents, air, and others.

C. Natural resources based on usability or user

• Natural resources producing raw materials

is a natural resource that can be used to produce objects or other items so that the point value will be higher.
example: forest products, minerals, agricultural products, and others

• Natural resources energy producer

is a natural resource which can generate or produce energy for the sake of mankind on earth.
for example: waves, geothermal, water flow of the river, sunlight, petroleum, natural gas, and so forth.