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HOW CAN WE MANAGE NATUAL RESOURCES?, : : - Coggle Diagram
HOW CAN WE MANAGE NATUAL RESOURCES?
WHAT IS A RESOURCE?
A material that is identified by people to be useful
Culture and technology determine the value of different materials within the world
*CULTURE: customs&asocial behaviour of a group of people(Their way of life.)
*TECHNOLOGY:machinary,equipments,applications of scientific knowledge
it influences our ability to identify and use resources
WHAT IS A NATURAL RESOURCE
Useful materials found on Earth they are produced by natural processes occurring in the phytsical environment.
Classified into
RENEWABLE
Can replenish naturally around the same time period when they are utilized
Unlimited
Availability will be reduced
E.g. Solar energy
NON-RENEWABLE
May or may not replenish naturally
Limited
Even if they can be replenished,it takes a very long time
HOW DO PEOPLE’S VIEWS AFFECT THE USE OF NATURAL RESOURCES
HUMAN-CENTRED
Physical environment is important as we obtain materials from it for our use and benefit
NATURE-CENTRED
Physical environment with its natural resources is seen as valuable in itself
Humans should use the physical environment minimally or it should just be prohibited.
WHAT DOES SUSTAINABLE USE OF NSTURAL RESOURCES MEAN?
Actions people can take to ensure that natural resources continue to be present for the use of future generations.
We need to be conscious of how our short term use of resources will impact the long term availability of resources
Non-renewable resources may become completely depleted if they are over-utilized.
HOW CAN WE USE NATURAL RESOURCES SUSTAINABLY?
CONSERVATION
Reduce
Reuse
Recycle
Recover
ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT
TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT
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