1. NATURAL RESOURCES & CONSERVATION
CHAPTERS
5.1, 10.4, 11.4 & 15.4

2. Standard S6Ej. Describe methods for conserving natural resources such as water, soil, and air.

3. NATURAL RESOURCE
Natural Resource - Any natural material that is used by humans or
Resources that the Earth provides for you makes your life more comfortable and convenient
Examples: Water, Petroleum, Minerals, Forests

4. RENEWABLE RESOURCES
Natural Resource that can be replaced at the same rate at which it is consumed
Examples: Trees,Wind, Water
Although many resources are renewable, they still can be used up before they can be renewed.

5. Nonrenewable Resources
A resource that forms at a rate that is much slower than the rate at which it is consumed.
A fossil fuel is a nonrenewable energy resource formed from the remains of plants & animals that lived long ago.
EX: Coal, Petroleum (Oil), Natural Gas
Once they’re gone, they’re gone!!

6. Conservation of Natural Resources
Saving
Rationing
Being careful how you use something
Taking care of resources even when you are not using them

7. Conservation of Natural Resources
To conserve natural resources, you should try to use them only when necessary.
3 R’s
Reduce
Reuse
Recycle