Natural resources Flashcards
1
Q
What are natural resources
A
Living things
2
Q
How are they valuable list 5 ways
A
- Help us stay alive
- Some resources are sources of energy
- They are raw materials for building and manufacturing
- Ppl find work related to natural resources
- Wildlife attracts tourists to South africa
3
Q
Why do we need to conserve our wetlands?
A
○They store water
○They cause runoff to slow down and sink
into the ground
○They act as natural filters
○They have high plant and animal biodiversity
4
Q
What is abusing resources
A
Using resources in a harmful or wasteful way.
5
Q
What is preserving resources
A
Protecting and using resources wisely to last for the future.
6
Q
What is the difference between preserving and abusing resources
A
Preserving Resources: Using wisely and saving for the future.
Abusing Resources: Using carelessly and wasting.
