* Minerals: Naturally occurring solid inorganic substances with a defined chemical composition and crystal structure, like quartz, feldspar, and gold.
* Rocks: Aggregates of one or more minerals, like granite, limestone, and sandstone.
* Water: A transparent, tasteless, and odorless liquid that is essential for life.
* Air: A mixture of gases, primarily nitrogen and oxygen, that surrounds the Earth.
* Petroleum: A naturally occurring liquid mixture of hydrocarbons, found in the Earth's crust.
* Fossil fuels: Coal, oil, and natural gas formed from the remains of ancient organisms over millions of years.
* Metals: Elements that are typically shiny, malleable, ductile, and good conductors of heat and electricity, like iron, copper, and aluminum.
* Plastics: Synthetic organic materials made from polymers, often derived from petroleum.
* Glass: A hard, brittle, and transparent material made by fusing silica with other chemicals.
It's important to note that while these materials are formed from nonliving matter, they can often be used to create things that are considered living, such as building materials for houses or tools for agriculture.
