There are THREE types of resources:

-natural

-human

-capital

Natural resources are things supplied by nature.

Examples:

-air

-wind

-coal, rocks and minerals

-animals

-water, oceans, lakes, rivers

-solar power

Human resources are the people who grow, make, and sell a product or service to their community.

Examples:

-teachers

-doctors

-farmers

-factory workers

Capital resources are goods that are made and used to make other things.

Examples:

-tools

-equipment

-buildings

-machinery

What's the difference between a want and a need?

A want is something you would like to have. It is not absolutely necessary, but it would be a good thing to have.

Examples:

-music

-stuffed animals

-electronics

A need is something you have to have, something you can't do without.

Examples:

-food

-water

-shelter