Meaning of Resources
Resources are simply the things needed for production of goods and services. Below, we will discuss the forms and examples of resources-
- Environmental Resources;
Environmental Resources are those organic and inorganic natural materials which are of great value to man, animals and plants.
Major Forms of Environmental Resources
- Atmospheric Resources: They are those resources in the atmosphere example solar energy, wind, gases, rain water etc
Importance of Atmospheric Resources
Gases: this include oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, water vapour
- Oxygen is used by plants and animals for respiration. It also supports burning of materials. Oxygen supports human life and also combines with water (oxidation) for chemical weathering and is also used for industrial purposes
- Carbon dioxide is required by plant for photosynthesis. Carbon dioxide combines with water to produce chemical weathering(carbonation). Green plants also take in carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide absorbs heat to control atmospheric temperature in the carbon cycle
- Nitrogen is required by plants for the manufacture of proteins. It combines with water to provide food for plant growth. Nitrogen in soil can be converted to nitrate in the soil. Nitrogen gas is used in electrical industry
- Water vapour is important for rain formation. The resultant of rain is used by plants and animals in the process of chemical weathering. Water vapour moderates atmospheric temperature…
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