What are resources?

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A is something that is of use or benefit to people. resources are ones that can be used again and again and won't run out. On the other hand resources are those that are not produced as quickly as they are used up.

Resources can be categorised into or cultural. Natural resources are ones produced by and exist without human intervention, for example rivers, sunshine, trees, etc. resources are those that are made by people, for example buildings, cars, machinery, etc.

Farming is an example of the use of resources, while mining is an example of the use of a resource.