Natural Resources and Their Use
Class 8 · Social Science · 17 Questions
How do we categorise natural resources?
What is the connection between the distribution of natural resources and different aspects of life?
What are the implications of unsustainable use / over exploitation of natural resources?
Do you know of practices that reflect this? (referring to indigenous traditions where Nature is considered sacred)
Take a pause. Look at yourself and the things around you. What is the origin of each of them? At some point they all lead to Nature; even the plastic button on your shirt.
What might be the different criteria we can use to categorise natural resources?
Do you know of other traditional practices that help the ecosystem to stay in balance?
Identify human actions in your surroundings that result in Nature losing her ability to restore and regenerate. What types of interventions can be undertaken to restore Nature's cycle?
What are the non-renewable resources that you use daily, directly or indirectly? What are the possible renewable substitutes? What are some of the steps we can take to transition to renewables?
Discuss the implications of extracting the natural resources in those parts for current and future generations. Suggest ways in which we can use Nature's gifts in responsible ways.
Find out about such a conflict in the international context. Discuss your findings in the class.
What do you think are the different inputs required to enable the use of the natural resources available in different geographical areas?
What can make what is today a renewable resource non-renewable tomorrow? Describe some actions that can prevent this from happening.
Name five ecosystem functions that serve humans.
What are renewable resources? How are they different from non-renewable ones? What can people do to ensure that renewable resources continue to be available for our use and that of future generations? Give two examples.
Identify cultural practices in your home and neighbourhood that point to mindfulness in the use of natural resources.
What are some considerations to keep in mind in the production of goods for our current use?