Chapter 3 Resources of the Earth Resource - is a natural material or combination of natural materials that can be used to satisfy human wants and needs. Inorganic Resources Can be found in solid, liquid or gaseous form.
Water is an inorganic resource in liquid form.
It is a basic human requirement and need. Water is required for drinking, agriculture, the development of soils, the growth of trees, for producing hydroelectric power, to control dust levels, to combat fires, remove waste products, as an additive, etc. Most of our water requirements are for fresh water and less than one percent of the earth's water is fresh. Too much 2. Too little 3.