Conserving Natural Resources
Kerala Board · Class 10 · Environmental Education
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Classification of Natural Resources
- Natural resources are materials found in nature that are useful to humans
- Resources are classified into two main categories: Renewable and Non-renewable
- Renewable resources can be replenished naturally over time (forests, water, air, solar energy)
Current State of Natural Resources in India
- Natural resources are depleting at an alarming rate due to overexploitation
- Deforestation is occurring rapidly in the name of development and urbanization
- Groundwater levels are declining sharply due to excessive extraction
Consequences of Resource Depletion
- Sharp decline in groundwater levels affects agriculture and drinking water supply
- Encroachment of streams causes flooding during monsoons as water changes course
- Loss of forests leads to soil erosion, loss of biodiversity, and climate change
Conservation Methods and Strategies
- Sustainable use: Using resources at a rate that allows natural regeneration
- Afforestation and reforestation programs to restore forest cover
- Rainwater harvesting to recharge groundwater and reduce dependence on groundwater
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Sources & Official References
- Kerala Board of Public Examinations — keralapareekshabhavan.in
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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