NA T U RA L RESOU RCES

NATURAL RESOURCES
Natural

resources occur naturally within environments in a natural form. They are present abundantly in nature. Every man-made product is composed of natural resources.

CLASSIFICATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES BASED ON ORIGIN

Based on their origin, natural resources are classified into

1)Biotic: & 2)Abiotic:-

CLASSIFICATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES BASED ON AVAILABILITY

Based on their availability natural resources are classified into:-

1)Renewable Resources:

2)Non Renewable Resources:

BASIC NATURAL RESOUCES

Forest

Resources

Water Resources Mineral Resources Food Resources Land Resources

MANAGING NATURAL RESOURCES

CONSERVATION OF FOREST RESOURCES

DEFORESTATION: Deforestation is the clearing of natural forests
by logging or burning of trees and plants in a forested area. As a result of deforestation, presently about one half of the forests that once covered the Earth have been destroyed.

CONTROL MEASURES OF DEFORESTATION

We should not cut trees rapidly. Plant a new tree, every time you cut a tree to make the nature in balance. Do not burn poly bags , because it produces a lot of smoke and carbon -dioxide. The media can play an important role, by creating awareness. Prevent construction of too many dams. Reduce mining activity.

CONSERVATION OF WATER RESOURCES

Use less water. Use environmentally-friendly household products. Dispose off toxic products with care. Prevent dumping of e-wastes and plastic wastes. Stop over-utilization and over-exploitation of water. Adopt water harvesting.

CONTROL MEASURES OF MINING

Reducing the consumption of minerals. Substitution with friendly materials and processes. Using recycled materials instead of mined materials.

PREVENTIVE MEASURES OF MODERN METHODS OF CULTIVATION

Green Revolution introduced Organic farming. Composting: Conversion of complex materials into simpler forms by the aid of micro organisms. Crop rotation: Alternative plants are planted to add nutrients to soil and avoid pesticides. Terrace/Contour farming: To avoid water problems and soil erosion.

MEASURES TO PREVENT SOIL EROSION AND MAN INDUCED EARTHQUAKES

Create windbreaks Grow cover crops on farm land Use contour farming when farming on sloped areas Try terrace farming and gardening

MEASURES TO CONSERVE ENERGY

Do not leave the Air Conditioner on while you are out Switch off the lights if not needed or use dim bulbs Use of fluorescent light bulbs. Turn your appliances off, especially the computer.

CONCLUSION
Save

environment High time to take a step forward Social responsibility