Class 6
Created by Titas Mallick
Biology Teacher • M.Sc. Botany • B.Ed. • CTET (CBSE) • CISCE Examiner
Created by Titas Mallick
Biology Teacher • M.Sc. Botany • B.Ed. • CTET (CBSE) • CISCE Examiner
A detailed study of renewable and non-renewable natural resources and the importance of conservation.
Natural resources are the substances provided by nature that are essential for the survival and development of human beings. These include air, water, soil, minerals, forests, and wildlife.
Based on their availability and rate of replenishment, natural resources are classified into two main types:
These resources are present in unlimited quantities and are not likely to be exhausted by human activities. They can replenish themselves naturally over a short period.
These resources are present in limited quantities and take millions of years to form. Once used up, they cannot be easily replaced.
Water is essential for all life forms. It is used for drinking, agriculture, industry, and generating electricity.
Forests provide timber, oxygen (), and habitat for wildlife. They also help in maintaining the water cycle and preventing soil erosion.
Soil is the topmost layer of the Earth's crust where plants grow. It takes hundreds of years to form just one inch of topsoil.
Fossil fuels like coal and petroleum are our primary sources of energy but are non-renewable and cause pollution when burned.
Pollution Alert Burning fossil fuels releases large amounts of Carbon Dioxide (), which is a greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming.
Conservation is the wise and sustainable use of natural resources so that they remain available for future generations.
Minimize waste, use items multiple times, and process waste into new materials.
Planting more trees to restore forest cover and protect wildlife.
Shifting from fossil fuels to renewable sources like solar, wind, and tidal energy.
Implementing drip irrigation in farming and fixing leaks in domestic supply.
| Type | Replenishment | Environmental Impact | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renewable | Fast / Continuous | Generally Low (Clean) | Solar, Wind, Biomass |
| Non-Renewable | Very Slow (Millions of years) | High (Pollution, CO2) | Coal, Petrol, Natural Gas |
Sustainable Development Sustainable development means meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
As "Treasures of Nature," it is our duty to protect these resources. Simple actions like switching off lights when not in use, using public transport, and reducing plastic use can make a big difference. t, and reducing plastic use can make a big difference.
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