Renewable Resources Ghadeer E

Renewable Resources Renewable Resources are resources that will grow back or reproduce themselves if they are managed properly. If some are used now they will still be available for our use later as long as we do not overuse them. We use renewable resources to meet our wants and needs for food, shelter,medicine, cloth, and furniture. Some examples of renewable resources: soil to produce agricultural crops, fish from the ocean for food, and trees for firewood and other goods

Soil, Agriculture, and food Most of the food that we eat is from the soil. Without soil, farmers would not be able to grow crops or raise livestock. Without soil, trees would not be able to grow. All life on earth would be affected. Soil is considered a renewable resource because it is able to renew itself. Soils ability to renew itself is called soil health. The health of the soil affects the types of crops that can be grown, and the type of soil influences which crops are grown. There are different types of soils around the world that can grow a wide variety of crops.

Fish Fish populations reproduce themselves and are considered a renewable resource. Fish are a valuable source of food for a lot of people, They provide an important source of protein and are also a source of food for pets and livestock. The demand for fish around the world is increasing as in many countries have begun to replace red meats with fish in their diets. Many researchers have suggested that eating fish and fish oils provides health benefits.

Forests Forests are considered a renewable resource because they can regrow. In 30 years or so a fully grown tree can be chopped down, used for firewood, processed for lumber, or manufactured into material goods. It can also be left alone to provide a home for a variety of species. Trees store water that can be released into the atmosphere, keeping moisture in the air, which is an important part of the water cycle. The roots of trees hold the soil together, stopping erosion, so more trees and other plant life can grow. Trees absorb carbon dioxide, a major greenhouse gas. Trees also produce oxygen, which all life needs to breathe.

Overuse of renewable resources Many species on earth have vanished. The world wildlife fund ( wwf) estimates that at least species become extinct every year. It is because we have removed their habitats and over harvested plants and animals for food, medicine, and material wants. We have also over harvested plants and animals to make money. Some have focused more on the economic benefits and less on the environmental impacts.