SCIENCE

PROJECT
BY : JASHWANTH
CLASS : XB
ROLLNO : 02
INTRODUCTION
 Economic development is linked to
Environmental Conservation.
 Overexploitation of natural resources leads
to various environmental problems. Eg . Ganga
Action Plan(1985) came about due to the very
poor water quality in the Ganga.
 Presence of Coliform Bacteria (found in human
intestines ) in water indicates contamination.
 Say no to unwanted things.Refuse products that harm the environment .
Refuse Avoid single use plastic bags

Use less . Eg. Switch off unnecessary lights and fans to save
Reduce electricity,repair leaky taps to save water. Do not waste food

This is actually even better than recycling because the process of

Reuse recycling uses some energy. In the ‘reuse’ strategy, you simply use things
again and again

This means when a product can no more be used for the original
Repurpose
purpose, think carefully and use it for some other useful purpose

This means that you collect plastic, paper, glass and metal items and
Recycle recycle these materials to make required things instead of synthesising
or extracting fresh plastic, paper, glass or metal
 WHY DO WE NEED TO
MANAGE OUR RESOURCES?

TO MAINTAIN A TO AVOID FURTHER

BALANCE IN THE DESTRUCTION OF THE
ECOSYSTEM. ENVIRONMENT.

TO AVOID OVER-
CONSUMPTION OF
NATURAL RESOURCES.
 TYPES OF
RESOURCES
RENEWABLE RESOURCES

Renewable resources are

those natural resources
such as trees, water, sun
and wind that can be
replenished at about the
same rate at which they
are used. Renewable
resources, however, can
be depleted if not properly
managed or conserved.
NON RENEWABLE
RESOURCES
Nonrenewable resources are
those natural resources that
are depleted more quickly
than they can regenerate.
Fossil fuels like oil and
natural gas were formed over
millions of years. Once mined
and used completely,
nonrenewable resources are
gone forever
 FORESTS
AND
WILDLIFE

❑ Forests are biodiversity

hotspots.
❑Forests help to
maintain ecological
balance.
❑ Biodiversity of an area
is measured based on
the number of species
and the range of
different life forms.
 STAKEHOLDERS
OF FOREST

 Local people living around forest.

 The Forest Department of the

Government which owns the
land and controls forest
resources.

 Wildlife & Natural

enthusiasts who wants or
conserve nature in its pristine
form.
WATER FOR ALL

Water is a basic need for all

terrestrial forms of life.

Besides rainfall patterns ,other

factors such as human intervention
influence the water availability.

Water is a natural habitat for

aquatic organisms.

Human activities are affecting the

availability of water and
causing pollution of water bodies.
 DAMS

A dam is a barrier that stops or restricts

the flow of surface water or underground
streams. Reserviors created by dams not
only suppress floods but also provide
water for activities such as irrigation,
human consumption, industrial use,
aquaculture, and navigability. Hydropower
is often used in conjunction with dams to
generate electricity.
 ADVANTAGES OF
DAM

➢ Generate electricity.

➢ Ensures adequate water

form irrigation.
➢ Continuous supply of
water in regions.
 DISADVANTAGES
OF DAM

 Improper distribution of
water

 Large no. of people displaced

without compensation

 Causes deforestation and loss

of biological diversity
 COAL AND PERTROLEUM
(FOSSIL FUELS)
 Coal and Petroleum were formed from the degradation of
biomass millions of years ago . So these are exhaustible
resources . It is estimated that petroleum will last for 40
years and the coal for 200 years . So we have to look for
alternate sources.

 Fossil fuels contain carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen & sulphur .

On burning ,they form CO2, water oxides of nitrogen &
oxides of sulphur .When combustion takes place
in insufficient air(oxygen),carbon monoxide(CO) is formed .
Oxides of sulphur & nitrogen and CO are poisonous at high
concentrations and CO2 is a green house gas .

 Increase in CO2 causes global warming. So, we need to use

these resources judiciously.
 CONCLUSION
Sustaianble management of natural resources is a difficult task. It should
consider the interests of various stakeholders . But the selfish goals result
in misery for many people and a total destruction of our environment .

Going beyond laws , rules and regulations , we need to tailor our

requirements so that the benefits of development reach everyone now and
for all generations.