HOW DO PEOPLE DESTROY NATURAL RESOURCES?

Kris Ann Mae Yap- BonillaGrade 7 ScienceSubic National High SchoolHOW DO PEOPLE DESTROY NATURAL RESOURCES?

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When roads are built, mountains are blown off using dynamite.Effects on Natural Resources1. Natural habitats damaged.2. Plants and animals are killed.

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Rice fields are turned into residential or commercial centers.Effect on Natural ResourcesFood resources are reduced.

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People cut too many trees for lumber or paper or building houses.Effects on Natural ResourcesMany plants and animals grow on trees; biodiversity is reduced.Soils in the area is easily eroded.Reduced food source.Plants and animals used as medicine are reduced.

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More factories are being built to keep up with the demands of a fast growing population and industrialization.Effects on Natural ResourcesNatural habitats are damaged.Plants and animals move away or die.Bodies of water and landscape are destroyed.

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Uncontrolled mining and quarrying for the purpose of getting precious metals and stones and gravel.Effects on Natural ResourcesMountain areas are destroyed.Natural habitats are damaged.Plants, animals and even miners are killed.

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Some farmers use too much chemical fertilizers to replenish soil fertility.Effects on Natural ResourcesDestroys the quality of soil.Both human and animals are harmed ( toxicity of chemicals).

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Plastics and other wastes are thrown into canals and waterways.Effects on Natural ResourcesWater pollution.Wastes clog waterways that may result to flooding.People may get sick because of dirty water.Aquatic animals and plants may die.

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Plastics are burned together with other wastes.Effects on Natural ResourcesAir pollution.May badly affect the health of people as well as plants and animals.

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Cars, trucks and tricycles that emit dark smoke (smoke belchers) are allowed to travel.Effects on Natural ResourcesAir pollution.May badly affect the health of people as well as plants and animals.

CAN YOU THINK OF OTHER WAYS THAT PEOPLE DO IN DESTROYING NATURAL RESOURCES?

Wasting of ______________

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Wasting of __________

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Improper Segregation of _________

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What can you do to conserve, protect and love our natural resources?