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What are some resources that people use?
A natural resource is anything we use to provide fulfillment to our needs such as minerals, oil, water, gases and metals….
- Water. Like soil, water is one of the most important natural resources for the existence of life.
- Soil.
- Timber.
- Salt.
- Oil.
- Natural Gas.
- Coal.
- Iron.
What are some resources we use today?
Soil, water, air, minerals and plants are a few of the natural resources that make life possible on Earth. You and others use varying proportions of these resources in different ways daily.
How are natural resources used in everyday life?
As you’ve already learned, human activities can degrade natural resources, just like air pollution from factories is speeding up the loss of soil nutrients in West Virginia. We use Earth’s resources for many purposes, including recreation and natural beauty. For natural resources to continue to be available, they need to be protected.
How are natural, human, and capital resources used?
The people who came to live in Communityville used their human resources (their labor) along with the natural resources, to build the roads, railroad, and buildings, etc… Capital resourcesinclude money to start a new business, tools, buildings, machinery, and any other goods people make to produce goods and provide services.
What’s the best way to conserve natural resources?
Here is a checklist of ways to conserve resources: Recycling can help conserve natural resources. Buy less stuff (use items as long as you can, and ask yourself if you really need something new). Reduce excess packaging (drink tap water instead of water from plastic bottles).
How does the use of natural resources affect the environment?
The extraction and consumption of natural resources disrupts the environment and creates pollution.Reducing the use of natural resources, such as fossil fuels and wood products, will protect human and environmental health.