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Question
Distinguish between the following.
Natural change and man-made change
Solution
| Natural changes | Man-made changes | |
| 1. | The changes that are brought about by nature itself and are not under the control of humans are called natural changes. | The changes that are brought about by humans are called man-made changes. |
| 2. | Examples: change of season, tides in the sea, aging of plants, etc. | Examples: burning of fuels, cutting hair, switching on lights, etc. |
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