natural resources

1. The Natural
Resources.
• What is it?
• Reuse
• Reduce
• Recycle

2. Ever since the earth was inhabited, humans and other life forms have
depended on things that exist freely in nature to survive. These things
include water (seas and fresh water), land, soils, rocks, forests (vegetation),
animals (including fish), fossil fuels and minerals. They are called Natural
Resources and are the basis of life on earth.

3. From the forest:
• Wood
• Food and
medicine
• Pulp
• Recreation
• Home of wildlife
• Rubber
• Cotton
• Shelter

4. From water:
• Energy
• Drinking water
• Energy.
• Fuel.

5. From rocks:
• Construction
• Shelter

6. From minerals:
• Jewelry
• Glass
• Cans
• Ceramics

7. From soils:
• Agriculture

8. From animals:
• Food
• Wool
• Recreation