Which one of the following types describes water as a resource?

The correct answer is Cyclic resource.

Key Point

• Biotic resources are resources that are derived from the biosphere like living things and from forests and the materials derived from them.
  • Example: coal gas, petroleum, etc
• Abiotic resources are resources that are non-living.
  • These resources occur naturally within the environment and aren't created or produced by humans.
  • E.g: air, water, sunlight, soil, minerals etc.
• A resource that can be formed, again and again, is known as a cyclic resource.
• Water is a cyclic resource as water from the sea, the river and ocean etc. evaporates and forms clouds.
• When the rain occurs water from these clouds comes on earth and flows down into seas, lakes, oceans etc.
• In this way, the water gets formed again and again and is called a cyclic resource.
• Non-renewable Resources: These are the resources that are present infinite quantities and cannot be renewed along with their exploitation.
  • Examples: coal, minerals, fossil fuels etc.