Flash Cards: Nature’s Treasures

Air is a mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth, essential for life. It includes nitrogen (78%), oxygen (21%), and other gases (1%).

Oxygen is vital for breathing and essential for the survival of most living organisms.

Renewable resources are natural resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as air, water, and forests.

Non-renewable resources are those that do not replenish within a reasonable time, such as fossil fuels and minerals.

Water harvesting is the collection and storage of rainwater to use it later, helping to conserve water.

Air is composed of approximately 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% other gases such as argon and carbon dioxide.

Plants use sunlight to perform photosynthesis, allowing them to produce their food.

A firki is a paper pinwheel that spins when blown by wind, demonstrating how wind energy works.

Soil supports plant growth, holds nutrients, and provides habitat for many organisms.

Forests are vital for biodiversity, providing habitat, food, and oxygen for living organisms.

Fossil fuels are non-renewable resources formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, used as energy sources.

We can reduce water wastage by fixing leaks, using water-efficient fixtures, and harvesting rainwater.

Throwing trash and waste materials into water bodies pollutes freshwater sources.

Trees provide oxygen, reduce carbon dioxide, and help maintain the water cycles and soil quality.

The Chipko movement was an effort to protect trees by hugging them, initiated in Uttarakhand, India.

We can reduce air pollution by using public transport, walking, using electric vehicles, and minimizing fossil fuel use.

Dynamic equilibrium refers to the balance in ecosystems, where resources are consumed and replenished sustainably.

Conserving natural resources ensures that they are available for future generations and helps protect the environment.