Question

“Tt is necessary to conserve natural resources.” Explain.

Answer 1

1. Natural resources (e.g., air, water, soil, forests, minerals, fossil fuels) are earth resources that are being used by human beings for meeting their requirements.
2. However, due to their indiscriminate and excessive use, there is already a shortage of these resources and causing harm to our welfare.
3. Therefore, there is an urgent requirement for their conservation by controlling their use and measures to increase their availability through-Rainwater harvesting.
4. Afforestation and reforestation and controlled grazing and cutting of trees.
5. To restore soil fertility and prevent soil erosion.
6. Reuse, recycle, and substitution of minerals.
7. Judicious use of fossil fuels and finding alternate sources of energy.