This document discusses natural resources and how to conserve them. It defines renewable and nonrenewable resources. Renewable resources like solar and wind can be replenished, while nonrenewables like coal are finite. It also outlines some key threats like pollution, overhunting, deforestation, and mining. The document recommends conserving resources by reducing water and energy use, reusing materials, and recycling to help preserve Earth's natural assets for future generations.

1. Earth’s
Natural
Resources

2. Natural Resources
Natural resources are
gathered from nature like
animals, plants, air, soil,
rocks, water, minerals,
crude oil, and other fossil
fuels. These are not made
by people.

3. Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) Gold

4. Renewable
v.s.
Nonrenewable
Resources

5. Renewable Resources
● These resources can be generated at the
same rate or even faster as they are being
used.
● They are replenished over short periods of
time by natural processes.

7. Hydroelectric Energy
is a form of energy that
harnesses the power of
water in motion (water
flowing over a waterfall
or dam) to generate
electricity.

8. Solar Energy
Energy from sunlight is
being harnessed through
photovoltaic cells and
converted to electrical
energy.
Calatagan Solar Power Plant

9. Wind Energy
Wind energy is a type
of solar energy. Its
kinetic energy is
converted to electrical
energy.
Bangui Windmills

10. Geothermal Energy
Thermal energy inside
the earth is converted
into electricity.

11. Nonrenewable Resources
● These cannot be replaced once they are used
up due to the long time it takes for them to be
replenished.
● Nonrenewable resources must be conserved
for future use.

12. Crude oil

13. Coal

15. Natural Gas

16. Different
Resources

17. Land and Soil Resources
● Land is the solid portion on the surface of
Earth’s crust.
● It is vital for the survival of organisms.
● It is also needed for industry.

18. Water Resources
● 71% of the Earth’s surface is covered with
water mostly oceans but also rivers, lakes,
and other fresh waters.
● Small percentage of vast water is available for
human consumption.
● We get freshwater from rivers, lakes, and
groundwater.

19. Mineral Resources
● Minerals are mined from Earth.
● These are pure inorganic substances that
occur naturally in Earth’s crust.
● Ex. Metals (iron, copper, and aluminum) Non-
metals (salt, gypsum, clay, sand, phosphates)

20. Activities that Affect
the Natural Resources

21. Use of plastic
Cause: Waste plastic is everywhere on earth, even
in the oceans.
Effect: Wildlife is most affected and some have
died after consuming great amounts of plastics.

23. Emission of Carbon Dioxide and other Greenhouse Gases
Cause: Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and
methane are induced through combustion of
fossil fuels and usage of man-made products.
Effect: Increased global temperature, Sea-
level rise and extreme weather events
(heatwaves, flooding, tsunamis, droughts)

25. Overhunting and overfishing
Cause: Animals are hunted for their valuable skins,
plumage, horns, and meat. Human activities do not give
chance for organisms to grow. These activities inhibit
opportunity to reproduce and be replenished.
Effect: Reduction in the diversity of plant and animal
species on Earth. It threatened many marine species
and may lead to extinction.

27. Logging
Cause: Skidding, on-site processing, and loading of trees
or logs onto trucks or skeleton cars. Trees are cut down
for timber to make furniture and paper products.
Effect: Deforestation and increased flooding due to soil
erosion. Some organism lose their habitats.

29. Water Pollution
Cause: Nitrates from organic fertilizers, phosphates
from detergents organic wastes, and solid wastes
pollutes water. Also, oil spills from rigs.
Effect: Nitrates and phosphates results to
eutrophication. Oil can be harmful to plant and animal
lives in the bodies of water.

32. Mining and Quarrying
Cause: Mining involves taking useful material from the
ground like ores, coal, evaporites, and minerals.
Quarrying is the cutting or digging of stone from an
excavation site that usually leaves a large hole in the
ground.
Effect: Loss of natural landscape and biodiversity.

34. Ways to Conserve Earth’s
Natural Resources

35. 1. Conserve Water
● Almost all people in the world are facing crisis in
different regions of the world. We can bring
change by changing your habits.
● Do not let water flow while brushing teeth or
washing utensils.
● Use buckets instead of showers.
● In watering your plants, use ample water and do
not over water your garden.

36. 2. Save Energy
● Majority of our energy is produced by burning fossil
fuels. Saving energy means saving fossil fuels.
● We can save energy by walking more or riding a
bicycle instead of using vehicles.
● Turn off the lights and fan when not in use.
● Replace all your old appliances with efficient ones.

37. 3. Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
● Reduce, reuse and recycle old products or
materials.
● Switch to cloth bags and reuse them.

38. Conservation and Preservation
● Conservation is managing Earth’s resources
sustainably.
● Preservation is maintaining the present
state or conditions of areas which are
undisturbed by human activities.

39. End of the Lesson