A natural hazard is a process or event in the physical environment, not caused by humans and not predictable, but which can destroy human life and property. Natural hazards include hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, volcanoes, fires, floods, and insect infestations. Natural hazards include hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, volcanoes, fires, floods, and insect infestations.
Natural law includes standards of justice which transcend laws made by humans.
A natural resource is any physical material that constitutes part of Earth and which people need and value. The value of a resource depends upon human needs and the technology available to extract and use it. Crude oil was once perceived as a worthless nuisance until technology allowed it to be refined to a form used in lamps. Whale oil, thus, was no longer valued as a resource. The location of resources influences the distribution of people and their activities on Earth.