Natural resources

WELCOME

NATURAL RESOURCES

FIVE MAIN RESOURCES

SOIL

WATER

AIR

FOREST

SOLAR ENERGY

SOIL - VASUNDHARA

Resources that are available naturally in the environment.

Major component of nature.Plays an important role in nutrient cycle.Base for agriculture.Filters & holds rain water.Degrades pollutants.Balances organic matterRich in minerals.

A compound of H2 & O2. Essence of life. Planet Earth’s distinct feature.

WATER- AAPO VA IDAM SARVAM

AIR – NAMASTHE VAAYOLowest & thinnest level of atmosphere.Significant factor in weather pattern.Mixture of many gases.Oxygen – vital element. Essential life saver.

FOREST-VANAM JEEVANAM Prevents soil erosion. Stops landslides. Controls global warming. Major source of oxygen. Protects & nourishes bio-diversity. Increases land fertility. Supplies wood & timber.

SUN – SURYA AATHMA JAGATHAH

Giant source of energy. Life on earth is made possible. Source of light & heat energy. Giver of rains. Solar power – ultimate & infinite

source for modern-day equipments.

Streetlights, water heater, cooker, charger for batteries.

DEPLETION OF RESOURCES

Pollution of air, water & soil . Smoke from vehicles, factories. Burning plastics & release of CFC. Disposal of industrial waste to rivers/sea Drainage poured to streams. Wastage of potable water. Over-extraction of ground water through bore-

wells. Global warming increases saline water. Encroaching water reservoirs for buildings.

MOTHER EARTH IS CRYING…

Deforestation resulting in soil erosion.

Decrease in fertility. Excessive use of chemical

fertilizers. Greedy mining. Plastic ! Plastic ! Everywhere. Negligence towards forest

conservation.

SAVE EARTH - SAVE US

• Regular servicing of vehicles.• Strict control measures on industrial disposals.• Rain water harvest.• Conservation of water.• Proper disposal of waste .• Planting trees.

BE AWARE

• Be a responsible citizen.• Love & care for the surrounding nature.• Create awareness among others.• Celebrate all the occasions related to

environment meaningfully.• Remember, these resources were not created

by man. Pass on to the posterity a beautiful and rich and resourceful earth.

• Live and let live.

THANK YOU