Activity 3.2.1 – Natural Resources Review



 


Natural resources are materials taken from the environment for energy, electricity, and materials (Jerome, 2017). They are divided into renewable and nonrenewable resources. Renewable resources, like water, wood, solar energy, and wind, can be replenished quickly, while nonrenewable resources, like fossil fuels and minerals, take millions of years to form and can’t be replenished easily. Scarcity occurs when resources are used faster than they can regenerate. For example, wood becomes scarce when trees are cut down faster than they grow back. Sustainability, recycling, and reusing help address scarcity. Sustainability involves using resources in a way that preserves them for future generations, such as conserving water. Recycling turns materials like plastic into new products, and reusing items, like a glass jar of tomato sauce can be used for homemade lotion or homemade pickles, which helps conserve resources. Synthetics, like plastic, replace natural resources but must be used wisely. While synthetics help reduce the strain on natural resources, improper disposal can lead to pollution. Fossil fuels, in particular, release carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. In conclusion, managing our natural resources through sustainability, recycling, and careful use of synthetics can help reduce scarcity and protect the environment.

Sources:

Jerome, B. A. (Producer). (2017). Exploring Natural Resources [Video file]. Visual Learning Systems. https://nvc.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://video.alexanderstreet.com/p/oZvY48GoB Links to an external site. 



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