natural resources
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WELCOME
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NATURAL RESOURCES
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FIVE MAIN RESOURCES
SOIL
WATER
AIR
FOREST
SOLAR ENERGY
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SOIL - VASUNDHARA
Resources that are available naturally in the environment.
Major component of nature.Plays an important role in nutrient cycle.Base for agriculture.Filters & holds rain water.Degrades pollutants.Balances organic matterRich in minerals.
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A compound of H2 & O2. Essence of life. Planet Earth’s distinct feature.
WATER- AAPO VA IDAM SARVAM
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AIR – NAMASTHE VAAYOLowest & thinnest level of atmosphere.Significant factor in weather pattern.Mixture of many gases.Oxygen – vital element. Essential life saver.
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FOREST-VANAM JEEVANAM Prevents soil erosion. Stops landslides. Controls global warming. Major source of oxygen. Protects & nourishes bio-diversity. Increases land fertility. Supplies wood & timber.
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SUN – SURYA AATHMA JAGATHAH
Giant source of energy. Life on earth is made possible. Source of light & heat energy. Giver of rains. Solar power – ultimate & infinite
source for modern-day equipments.
Streetlights, water heater, cooker, charger for batteries.
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DEPLETION OF RESOURCES
Pollution of air, water & soil . Smoke from vehicles, factories. Burning plastics & release of CFC. Disposal of industrial waste to rivers/sea Drainage poured to streams. Wastage of potable water. Over-extraction of ground water through bore-
wells. Global warming increases saline water. Encroaching water reservoirs for buildings.
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MOTHER EARTH IS CRYING…
Deforestation resulting in soil erosion.
Decrease in fertility. Excessive use of chemical
fertilizers. Greedy mining. Plastic ! Plastic ! Everywhere. Negligence towards forest
conservation.
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SAVE EARTH - SAVE US
• Regular servicing of vehicles.• Strict control measures on industrial disposals.• Rain water harvest.• Conservation of water.• Proper disposal of waste .• Planting trees.
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BE AWARE
• Be a responsible citizen.• Love & care for the surrounding nature.• Create awareness among others.• Celebrate all the occasions related to
environment meaningfully.• Remember, these resources were not created
by man. Pass on to the posterity a beautiful and rich and resourceful earth.
• Live and let live.
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THANK YOU