Resources - Class 8 Geography - Extra Questions

What is resource conservation?

Resource conservation means that those resources on which sustainability depends are conserved and even enhanced by agronomic management. Soil organic matter is a good example of an ecosystem resource that is easily reduced without effective management.


How can we save resources? Give two examples.

We can save resources by following the method of reuse and recycling-
  • Reuse is utilizing a product again for some other purpose other than the purpose it was made for. It is also cost saving. Example - cold drinks pet bottle can be used as water bottles.
  • Recycling is a process by which wastes are converted into reusable products, thereby reducing the usage of raw material and energy and controlling air water and soil pollution. recycling of metals, paper etc.
  • By doing so we can save money, conserve natural resources and energy, reduce landfill space and pollution.



Class 8 Geography Extra Questions