Module-I AIAS

Natural Resources

28.Sep.20

By:
DR. KARUNENDRA
ASST. PROFESSOR
AMITY INSTITUTE OF APPLIED SCIENCES
AMITY UNIVERSITY, NOIDA CAMPUS, UTTAR-
PRADESH
 Natural Resources
AIAS

 Types of natural resources

 Natural resource conservation

 Role of an individual in conservation of natural resources

 Equitable use of resources for sustainable lifestyles

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 AIAS

Natural Resources
The resources that exist without any actions of humankind. It includes all valued characteristics like
commercial and industrial use, aesthetic value, scientific interest and cultural value.
It includes sunlight, atmosphere, water, flora and fauna.

Types of natural resources

(i)Renewable Resources
(ii)Non-Renewable Resources

Threats to Natural Resources:

(i) Overpopulation
(ii) Intensive Agricultural and Farming Practices
(iii) Climate Change and Global Warming
(iv) Environmental Pollution
(v) Land Use and Development
(vi) Human lifestyle 
Fig: Natural resources

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 Natural resource conservation
AIAS

Conservation is a process of rational use and skillful management and preservation of all
the natural resources for the future generation. Approach to a sustainable use of natural resources.

 Encourage the optimum utilization and restoration of natural resources.

 Require the implementation of systems for wastewater treatment before reuse or
disposal.
 Promote waste reduction, recycling and reuse of disposal.
 Opting and promoting green technology for the industrial manufacturing.

To save our environment and to maintain ecological

balance in nature, the natural resource conservation
rule of 3R’s should be implemented:

Reduce: Need to reduce the excess use of resources

when not required to avoid their wastage.
Recycle: The resources like plastic, paper etc. should
be recycled.
Reuse: Reuse of sources should be encouraged as it
will also conserve the resources.

Fig: 3R’s for conservation of natural resources

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 Role of an individual in conservation
of natural resources AIAS

1. Prefer public transport.

2. Ride bicycle or just walk
instead of using scooter for a
short distance.
3. Grow trees near the house to
get cool breeze instead of using
AC and air cooler.
4. Switch off light, fan and
other appliances when not in
use
5.Always segregate the waste
as per the prescribed color
containers.
Fig: Few steps to conserve natural resources
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 Use of resources for sustainable lifestyles
AIAS

Sustainable lifestyle includes every (v) Encourage low carbon modes of

day's activities, interests and opinions transport to reduce emissions, reducing
of people. the need to travel.

(i) Sustainable water - Use water more (v) Extending the life of things (to
efficiently; Reduce use of water. minimize waste); Maintaining & repairing
Example: Car washing, lawn sprinklers, dish (instead of replacing)
washers etc.

(ii) Learning about healthy eating

habits; Cooking and managing a
sustainable & healthier diet.

(iii) Demands for local, ecological and

seasonal food.

(iv) Initiatives that promote walking,

cycling and limit cigarette smoking in
public places.
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 Questions [EVS-A1AMS] AIAS

Q.1 Environmental study is a subject that Q.4 life on earth constantly interact with its
encompasses: surrounding called environments which essentially
(a)All branches of Science only consists of :
(b)Only social science. (a)Biotic Components only
(b)Only abiotic components
(c)Branches of science and social science
(c)Both biotic and abiotic components
(d)All branches of science, arts and social
(d)None of the above
science.

Q.2 The primary objective of

environmental study is to:
Q.5 Why social awareness about the environment
(a)Generate an environmental friendly is necessary.
mindset among all classes of people.
(b)Enjoy economic growth at the cost of
quality of human life.
(c)Realize the value of biodiversity by
increased environmental ethics among all
classes of people.
(d)Get a holistic view for the sustenance of
life on the earth on a infinite scale.

Q.3 Which of the following component of the

earth has least pollutant- receptor capability.
(a)Atmosphere
(b)Hydrosphere
(c)Lithosphere
(d)Biosphere
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 References AIAS

[1] Environment; types-and-threats-to-natural-resources; Earth eclipse.

[2] Environmental studies ; Pearson Education; A.Basak.
[3] Conservation of Natural resources; John michel bustarga; youtube channel.