Geography

What is a natural resource

a nature resource is something that comes from the environment around us naturally

Examples of Natural resources

• Soil

• Animals

• Plants

• Water

• Air

• Trees

Air explained

• Humans and animals need air to stay alive

• They breathe in oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide

Soil explained

• Soil is the top layer of land where plants grow

• it is made of rocks, decaying plants and animal matter , water and air 

• Without soil there would be no life on land and soil grows plants which provide food

• Food is passed through a food chain without soil there is no food for animals

Forests explained

• a forest is an area with a lot of trees and plants growing in it

• People use wood from trees to:

-Build Homes

-Make furniture

-Make paper

-Burn fire wood

Animals & Marine Life explained

• Animals and marine life are imported food and provide food for other animals or marine life and humans

• People get meat eggs and milk from animals

• animal food is usually high is protein and protein builds, maintains and makes new tissue in the body

• Animals can like camels or donkeys can help people lift heavy loads

Use and abuse of natural resources:

When people overuse resources in a harmful or damaging way we say they’re abusing resources

Concept of conservation:

concept of conservation is about protecting and preserving natural resources

What does conserving encourage people to do

It encourages people to manage resources so they do not become damaged

Reasons of conservation

1. Conservation reduces the damage people do to the environment and preserves for future generations

What is conservation about

Conservation is about getting the balance correct between using resources and protecting resources

Why are some areas preserved

Some areas in south africa have been protected for their historical importance and/or scientific importance

What are the largest conservation areas

The largest conservation areas in south africa are the national parks maintained by South African Nation Parks(SANParks)

South Africa Marine resources

• South africa has 42 marine reserves

• South Africa protects about 17% of the coastline

• Fishing is not allowed in many marine reserves

Marine reserves summarised

• They protect and conserve marine life

• They control fishing and harvesting of coastal marine life

• Reduce conflict between people competing for coastal resources