Natural Resources

By:Kaviya
 What are Natural Resources?

The substances which we utilise in our daily life are called resources.
The resources that we get from the nature is called Natural Resources.
Plants,animals,air,water,minerals,soil and fossil fuels are some of the
Natural Resources.
 Types of Natural Resources

There are two types of Natural Resources:

 Renewable Resources

 Non-Renewable Resources
 Renewable Resources

The resources which never get exhausted or replaced naturally within a

reasonable period are called Renewable Resources.
Examples: Sunlight,water,wind and forests.
 Non-Renewable Resources

The resources which cannot be replaced naturally within a reasonable

time period if used up are called Non-Renewable Resources.
These are limited and will be exhausted one day due to their extensive
use.
Examples: Coal,petroleum,top fertile soil and minerals.
 
Ways to save Natural Resources
 Use of alternative sources of power such as solar and wind energy (These 
alternative sources of energy are bio-friendly, particularly because they do not produce harmful
gases that damage the ozone layer. They are better compared to burning fossils such as coal and
charcoal. They are also cheap to use, not easily depleted and are renewable)

 Plant trees to prevent soil erosion (This entails planting trees and vegetation to 
control soil erosion caused by wind and water. Trees and vegetation are essential in the 
maintenance of the ecosystem. They also act as home for most insects, birds and some symbiotic
plants. This creates a habitat for wildlife, therefore, conserving wildlife altogether)

 Use pipelines to transport oil(Many oil leaks occur as a result of transporting oil using
ships. The oil leaks are detrimental to flora and fauna. Most of these species die as a result of
these oil spills. Pipelines’ are examples of modern ways of transporting oil)

 Growing of vegetation in catchment areas(Catchment areas act as a source of water that flows in
the streams, rivers and oceans. Vegetation in the catchment areas allows for sufficient percolation
of water into the deep soil layers allowing for the formation of groundwater. Water is life.
Protecting the catchment areas ensures that our taps do not run dry)