State whether the following statements are True [T] or False [F]. If False, correct them.
Nature has all the resources to meet human needs. [ ]
True. Nature provides essential resources like air, water, forests, soil, and energy from the Sun that fulfill human needs for survival.
Machines are a resource found in nature. [ ]
False. Machines are human-made resources created by humans for convenience, not found naturally in nature.
Natural gas is a non-renewable resource. [ ]
True. Natural gas takes millions of years to form and is found in limited quantities, so it cannot be replenished within a reasonable period.
Air is a renewable resource. [ ]
True. Air gets replenished through natural processes and is continuously available for use by living beings.
Explanation
(i) The chapter states that nature's treasures fulfill human needs and provide resources essential for survival. (ii) The chapter clearly distinguishes between natural resources (from nature) and human-made resources (created by humans like electric bulbs, furniture, bicycles). (iii) The chapter explains that natural gas is a fossil fuel formed from remains of microorganisms and plants buried deep inside the earth over millions of years. (iv) The chapter lists air as an example of renewable natural resources that get renewed through natural processes.