The Earth's Natural Resources

Natural Resources

Resources that exist independently of human actions and are found in the environment used to meet needs.

Renewable Resources

Materials that can be replaced or replenished over a reasonable span of time when managed properly.

Nonrenewable Resources

Materials that cannot be replaced or replenished over a reasonable time.

Examples of non renewable resources

Minerals, coal, soil

Examples of renewable resources

Plants, sun, water

Biodiversity

The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

Conservation of natural resources

The care and protection of natural resources to ensure their persistence for future generations.

Mineral Resources

Naturally occurring inorganic solid substances that are composed of ions and molecules bonded together.

Sustainability

Meeting our own needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Sustainable use of natural resources

Practice the 5Rs, save energy, renewable energy resources

5Rs

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Refuse, and Rot; practices to achieve zero waste.

Philippine Natural Resources

Rich in natural resources, including fertile land, diverse flora and fauna, extensive coastlines, and mineral deposits

Philippines primary source of livelihood

Fertile land

Six major crops

Rice, corn, sugarcane, coconut, abaca, and tobacco

Mineral resources

Naturally occurring inorganic solid substances that are composed of ions and molecules bonded together.