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Natural Resources and Sustainable Development - Coggle Diagram
Natural Resources and Sustainable Development
Positive Sides of Using Natural Resources:
Energy Production: Helps in generating electricity (solar, wind, coal, oil).
Economic Growth: Countries can earn money by selling resources like oil, gas, and minerals.
Job Creation: Many people work in industries like mining, farming, and energy production.
Basic Needs: Provides water, food, and materials for building homes and other infrastructure.
Negative Sides of Using Natural Resources:
Environmental Damage: Mining and using oil can cause pollution and destroy forests and habitats.
Climate Change: Burning coal, oil, and gas leads to more carbon emissions, which cause global warming.
Resource Depletion: Non-renewable resources like oil and coal can run out if we use them too quickly.
Water Pollution: Factories and farms can pollute rivers and lakes if not careful.
Role in Sustainable Development:
Conservation: Use renewable resources like wind and solar to save non-renewable ones.
Recycling: Reuse materials like metal, plastic, and paper to reduce waste.
Energy Efficiency: Use energy wisely by switching to clean energy and reducing electricity waste.
Protecting Ecosystems: Keep forests, rivers, and wildlife safe by limiting damage to nature.
Types of Natural Resources:
Renewable Resources (can be replaced)
Water Wind Sun (solar energy) Forests
Non-Renewable Resources (cannot be replaced easily)
Oil Coal Natural Gas Minerals (like gold, iron)