Revision Notes (NCERT)

• Natural resources must be used judiciously for sustainable development.
• Overexploitation of resources leads to ecological imbalance.
• Forests, wildlife, water, coal and petroleum are important natural resources.
• Stakeholders play a key role in resource management.
• Dams generate electricity but also cause environmental issues.
• Reduce, Reuse and Recycle help in conservation of resources.