Earth's Natural Resources

  • Natural Resources - These are materials gathered from nature that humans use to survive and satisfy their needs

  • Earth Natural Resources - Earth is made up of land, water, and air, where the land part is composed mainly of soil, rocks, and underground deposits of coal minerals, and other fuels

  • Natural Resources - water, soil, rock, and fuel

  • Two Types of Natural Resources: -

-Renewable Resources - that can grow again or can be replaced after it is consumed

Ex: Sun, Plants, Water, Animals, etc

-Non-renewable - Resources that cannot be replaced once consumed

Ex: Minerals, Soil, Coal, Fuel, Natural Gas, etc

  • Sustainability - Sustainability is the practice of using the Earth’s resources in a responsible manner that will allow the resources to be available for the present and future generations.

  • Soil - The top layer of the earth’s crust which composed of minerals, organic matter, and water

    - Important Of the Soil:

    • Farming

    • Used as underground or foundation for construction

  • Water - Covers 70% of the earth’s surface

    • Three types of water:

      - Fresh

      - Salty

      - Ground Water

  • Rocks - Used by people in the construction of houses, infrastructures and making jewelry

  • Fossil Fuel - formed from the remains of dead animals and plants

Coal - most common type of fossil fuel

- considered as the most dangerous fossil fuel on earth because of the danger involved in mining

How to use Earth’s resources sustainably:

Soil:

  • Crop rotation

  • Composting

  • No-till farming

  • Planting cover crops

  • Using organic fertilizers

  • Mulching

  • Terracing on slopes

  • Water conservation techniques

  • Soil erosion prevention

  • Agroforestry techniques

Water:

  • Reduce water waste by fixing leaks

  • Use water-efficient appliances

  • Collect rainwater for gardening

  • Take shorter showers

  • Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth

  • Water plants in the early morning or late evening

  • Use a broom instead of a hose to clean driveways

  • Install a low-flow showerhead

  • Only run the dishwasher and washing machine with full loads

  • Avoid watering the lawn during the hottest part of the day

Rock:

  • Create rock gardens with native plants

  • Use rocks for erosion control in landscaping

  • Build retaining walls with rocks

  • Use rocks for natural pathways in gardens

  • Incorporate rocks into art and sculptures

  • Use rocks for water filtration systems

  • Utilize rocks for building materials in construction

  • Use rocks for heat retention in greenhouses

  • Create natural seating areas with rocks

  • Use rocks for natural borders in landscaping

Fuel:

  • Drive at a steady speed

  • Keep tires properly inflated

  • Avoid excessive idling

  • Combine errands into one trip

  • Use public transportation or carpool

  • Maintain a well-tuned engine

  • Remove excess weight from the vehicle

  • Avoid aggressive driving habits

  • Use cruise control on highways

  • Plan routes to avoid traffic congestion

  • Use non needed vehicles(cars,vans and etc.)

  • Solar energy

  • Hydroelectric energy

  • Wind energy