Semester: - 4. Name of Faculty: - Ms. Ujwala Patil. Topic: - Prepare List of Polluted Natural Resources Which

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Semester: - 4.
Name of faculty: - Ms. Ujwala Patil.
Topic: - Prepare list of polluted natural resources which
are responsible for pollution collected information on
how to manage them.
Course: - SYCE.
Course code: - 22447.
Name: -
2701- Kalpak Jotania,
2702- Smit Tandel,
2703- Gauri Thorat,
2704- Mirza Zeyad Baig,
2705- Aryan Manaji.
CONTENTS:-
INTRODUCTION:-
 What is natural resources?
 What are the types of natural resources?
 Renewable natural resources.
 Non-renewable natural resources.
 Classification of natural resources.
 On the basis of origin.
 On the basis of the stage of development of natural
resources.
 Prepare a list of polluted natural resources.
 Which are responsible for pollution?
 Collect information on how to manage them?
INTRODUCTION:-
Pollution is the introduction of harmful materials into the
environment. These harmful materials are called
pollutants. Pollutants can be natural, such as volcanic
ash. They can also be created by human activity, such as
trash or runoff produced by factories. Pollutants damage
the quality of air, water and land. Many things that are
useful to people produce pollution. Pollution is a global
problem. Pollution can take the form of chemical
substances or energy, such as noise, heat or light. Major
forms of pollution include air pollution, Light pollution,
litter, plastic pollution, soil contamination, radioactive
contamination, thermal pollution, visual pollution and
water pollution. Natural resources are used to make
food, fuel and raw materials for the production of goods.
All of the food that people eat comes from plant or
animals. Natural resources such as coal, natural gas and
oil provide heat, light and power.
WHAT IS NATURAL RESOURCES:-
Natural resources are resources that exist without any

actions of humankind. This includes the sources of valued
characteristics such as commercial and industrial use,
aesthetic value, scientific interest and cultural value. On
earth, it includes sunlight, atmosphere, water, land and
all minerals along with all vegetation, and animal life.
Natural resources can be part of our natural heritage or
protected in natural reserves. Natural resources are
materials from the Earth that are used to support life and
meet people’s needs. Any natural substance that humans
can be coal, natural gas, metals, stone and sand are
natural resource. Oil, coal, natural gas, metals, stone and
sand are natural resources. Other natural resources are
air, sunlight, soil and water. Animals, birds, fish and plants
are natural resources as well.
WHAT ARE TYPES OF NATURAL RESOURCES?
 Renewable resources and Non-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 are thse 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, non-renewable resources are gone
forever.
CLASSIFICATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES:-
1. On the basis of origin:-
Biotic:- Biotic resources come from the biosphere

(living and organic material). Examples- forests and
animals, and are the materials that can be obtained
from them. As fossil fuels such as coal and
petroleum are formed from decayed organic matter,
they are also included in this category.
Abiotic:- Abiotic resources come from no-living,

non-organic material. Examples- land, fresh water,
air, rare-earth elements, and heavy metals including
ores, such as gold, copper, silver, etc.
2. On the basis of the stage of development of
natural resources:-
Potential resources:- Potential resources are those

that can be used in the future. Examples- petroleum
in sedimentary rocks until drilled out and put to use,
remains a potential resource.
Actual resources:- Resources that hace been
surveyed, quantified and qualified and are currently
in use. Examples- wood processing, which depends
on technology and cost.
Reserve resources:- Forming part of an actual
resource that can be developed in the future.
Stock resources:- Resources that have been
surveyed, but due to lack of technology, cannot be
put to use. Example- hydrogen.
PREPARE A LIST OF POLLUTED NATURAL
RESOURCES:-
List of polluted natural resources are as follows:-
1. Volcanic eruptions release gases and volcanic ash.
2. Forest fires produce smoke and trace gases.
3. Dust storms increase the wind blown dust into the
environment.
4. Bacteria, spores, cysts and pollens are all natural
pollutants.
5. Decay of organic matter in marshy places
releases marsh gas (methane-CH4)
which is a light colourless inflammable
hydrocarbon.
WHICH ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR POLLUTION?
1. Transport- Roads and Rails:-
Vehicles like cars, vans, buses and lorries run on
petrol or diesel. When these fuels are burnt in
the engine, pollutants are given out from the
exhaust of the vehicles. This means road traffic is
one of the biggest sources of pollution in
Scotland. Near busy roads are the main
pollutants are nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide
and particular matter. Larger vehicles with bigger
engines release more pollution in to the
atmosphere.
2. Agriculture:-
Animals like cows and sheeps release a massive

amount of methane through belching and
breaking wind. Methane is a colourless gas which
is produced in their stomachs when bacteria
break down the food that they eat.
3. Industry and power generation:-

During the industrial revolution in the 1800s lots
of factories, such as cotton factories, were built in
Scotland near to the large town and cities. Today
the main industrial hubs tend to be in the
countryside away from cities. Nitrogen dioxide
and sulphur dioxide are the main pollutants
associated with industrial processes. To generate
electricity fuels such as coal, gas or oil are burned
at power stations.
4. Waste:-
Methane is released into the atmosphere

when the waste that we throw away
decomposes. Methane is the second most
important greenhouse gas after carbon-
dioxide, which means that it also contribute
towards climate change.
COLLECT INFORMATION ON HOW TO MANAGE
THEM?
 Many ways to conserve and protect natural
resources:-
1. Use of alternative sources of power such as
solar and wind energy:-
These alternative sources of energy are bio-

friendly, particularly because they do not produce
harmful gases that damage the ozone layer. They
are better compared to burning fossils such as
coal and charcoal. They are also cheap to use, not
easily depleted and are renewable.
2. Plant trees to prevent soil erosion:-
This entails planting trees and vegetation to
control soil erosion caused by wind and water.
Trees and vegetation are essential in the
maintenance of the ecosystem. They also act as
home for most insects, birds and some symbiotic
plants. This create a habitat for wildlife,
therefore, conserving wildlife altogether.
3. Practicing of judicious ways to conserve
water in our homes:-
This entails simple practices like ensuring that

taps are closed when they are not in use. Taking
less time in the shower aids to conserve gallons
of water per month. Reusing some of the water
for watering the kitchen gardens in our homes is
also an important practice.
4. Use pipeline to transport oil:-
Many oil leaks occur as a result of transporting oil
using ships. The oil leaks are detrimental to flora
and fauna. Most of these species die as a result of
these oil spills. Pipelines are examples of modern
ways of transporting oil.
5. Growing of vegetation in catchment areas:-
Catchment areas act as source of water that
flows in the streams, rivers and oceans.
Vegetation in the catchment areas allows for
sufficient percolation of water into the deep soil
layers allowing for the formation of groundwater.
Water is life. Protecting the catchment areas
ensures that our taps do not run dry.
6. Rain harvesting:-
This is an important practice of ensuring water
conservation. It is done by harvesting of
rainwater during the wetter seasons of the year
and using it during the dry seasons.

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Natural resources are resources that exist without any

Biotic:- Biotic resources come from the biosphere

Abiotic:- Abiotic resources come from no-living,

Potential resources:- Potential resources are those

Animals like cows and sheeps release a massive

3. Industry and power generation:-

Methane is released into the atmosphere

These alternative sources of energy are bio-

This entails simple practices like ensuring that

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