Activity 3.2.1 – Natural Resources

 

    Natural Resources can be split into two different groups. Renewable and Non-renewable resources. Renewable Resources are things such as trees, wind, and solar energy. These can all be replaced to meet society's demand for energy. Sunlight and wind are never going to completely deplete, therefore these resources can be used forever. Although trees take years to grow, planting new trees over time can keep our needs met. (Jerome, 2017)

    Non-Renewable Resources are things such as copper, minerals, and coal. These can also be identified as Fossil Fuels. These are energy sources that are very powerful but can take hundreds to millions of years to reproduce. Although these energy sources are important to our daily lives, they can become scarce. 

    This brings us to Reusing and Recycling. Recycling plastic bottles, cans, and cardboard can reduce the amount of waste that goes into our environment. Old cardboard can be reused to make paper straws or coffee cups. Reusing old glass jars to hold leftover food or as a flower vase is another way to reuse old items. 

    Lastly, there are resources called Alternative Resources. These things can be better for saving natural resources, but also can be harmful to the environment. These usually consist of items made with synthetic or man-made material. (Jerome, 2017) They take much longer to break down and go back into the earth which can create pollution and waste. 

References:

Brian A. Jerome, & Visual Learning Systems (Producers), & . (2017). Exploring Natural Resources. [Video/DVD] Visual Learning Systems. Retrieved from https://video.alexanderstreet.com/watch/exploring-natural-resources