n be used to satisfy a need. ??? ??? ??? Natural resources a resource found in nature such as plants, animals, air, soil, water, minerals, and fossil fuels. ??? ??? ??? Nonrenewable resources a resource that cannot be replaced once it is used up or that would take millions of years to replace. ??? ??? ??? Renewable resources a resource that we will not run out of or that can be replaced in our lifeti