An Effort By-:Deepanshu Mittal

AndSayam Mittal

Natural Resources

RENEWABLE NON-RENEWABLE

Are the resources which can be replenished in a

short period of time like air, water, sunlight, forests etc

Are the resources which cannot be replenished in a

short period of time like minerals

Types of Natural Resources

IMPORTANT MINERALS OF INDIA 1.Coal

2. Natural Gas3. Iron Ore4.Chromite5.Gypsum6.Sulphur

7. Oil8.Uranium

Coal1.Annual Production Of Coal In India

Is 3.2 Million Tones.2. It is basically used in power generation as Fuel.3.It is mainly found in Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh And Maharashtra.

Natural Gas

1. It is used in power generating centres as a fuel.2. It is found in Bombay,Andaman and Nicobar islands.

Iron Ore1.It is basic mineral and the Backbone of industrial development.2.It is mainly found in Odisha,Jharkand and M.P. 3.It is used for making toys,Grills,etc.

Chromite

1. Chromite is an iron chromium oxide: FeCr2O4.

2. It is used for preparing other metals

Leather tanning, stainless steel Products.

Gypsum1.Gypsum is a soft sulfate mineral composed of calcium sulfate Dihydrate, with the chemical formula CaSO4·2H2O.2.It is used for plaster of paris, paints and cements.

Sulphur1. Sulphur is used by chemical Industries.2. Sulphur is the 10th most abundant element in the universe but makes up very little of the Earth's crust.3.It is mainly Found in India, Japan and Africa.

Oil1.It is major sources of Energy.2. It is mainly imported fromIran, Saudi Arab and Gulf states.

Uranium1.It is basic element for atomic

Power, indispensable for Defence .

2. It is mainly found In Andhra PradeshHyderabad ,etc.

“What we are doing to the forests of the worldIs but a mirror reflection of what we are doing

To ourselves and to one another.”-MAHATMA GANDHI-

Conservation Of Natural Resources

1.To Maintain ecological balance For supporting life.

2.To preserve different kinds of species.3.To make the resources available for present

and future generation.4.To preserve wildlife.5.To ensure the survival of human race.

Need for Conservation Of Natural Resources

1.Use Compact florescent Lamps.2. Make use Of Public Transport Or bicycles instead of using Your own vehicles.3. Switch off bulbs when not in use.4.Adopt Different Techniques for Rain Water Harvesting.5. Adopt 3R’S in Your life.

Steps to Conserve Natural Resources

Be Wiser! Make Use Of Alternative Sources Of Energy

1. Solar Energy2. Wind Energy3. Bio Gas Plant

Collage On Natural Resources