Land Resources

- the arable land used for ploughing and for meadows and pastures
- may also pertain to the naturally occurring resources whose supply can be
found in the land
ex. Mineral deposits, soils water, air, nutritive contents
Land the part of the earths surface that is not covered by water, as opposed to
the sea or air
Resources a source of supply, support, or aid, especially one that can be drawn
upon when needed
Classifications:
1) MINERALS - solid inorganic substance of natural occurrence
Examples:
COALS
- one of the worlds major sources of energy
- one of the largest worldwide anthropogenic sources of
carbon dioxide
releases
DIAMONDS
- rare, naturally-occurring minerals composed of carbon
- chemically resistant and the hardest known natural
substance
MAGNETITE very common iron oxide mineral that is found
in igneous,
metamorphic and sedimentary rocks
2) ROCKS - any natural material, hard or soft, having a mineral composition
Three major groups of rocks are defined
Igneous
Sedimentary
Metamorphic
Examples:
IRON ORES rocks from which metallic iron can be
economically extracted
MARBLE metamorphic rock that forms when limestone is
subjected to the heat and pressure of metamorphism
3) FOREST RESOURCES
Forest
- large area of land covered with trees and plants

- habitats to other species of plants along with numerous animals and

microorganisms
- control erosion, water flows and cleansing of air and water
*Many species of animals are hunted in forests, for recreation or for food
WOOD - considered to be the most important product from forests
Firewood - the most important source of energy used for cooking and
heating in less
developed areas
PLANT PRODUCTS fruits, nuts, mushrooms, latex for manufacturing
rubber
4) AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS - includes a comprehensive range of raw and
finished goods under
the classifications of plants, animals and other life forms
Examples:
cereals
seeds
fruits
vegetables
FERTILIZERS used to promote plant growth
*There are organic fertilizers such as compost and
manure
which are commercially
available.
*Inorganic fertilizers are typically composed of
chemicals such
as urea
5) INDUSTRIAL AND RESIDENTIAL LAND USE
Residential land uses - can involve single-family dwellings on large or small
lots, or aggregations
of multiple-unit dwellings of various sorts
Industrial land uses - extremely varied, depending on the nature of the
industry being
considered
Urban-industrial land usage generally refers to the siting of
factories
6) SOIL - the upper layer of earth in which plants grow, a black or dark brown
material typically consisting of a mixture of organic remains, clay, and rock
particles
Examples of soil types:
GELISOLS frozen
HISTOSOLS organic, wet
`
ENTISOLS newly formed
7) OIL - hydrocarbon liquid substance that is greasy to the touch and is formed
by natural resources or the breakdown of fats
*The formation of the oil comes from the deposition at the bottom of lakes
and seas and animal remains and deal plants over thousands of years.
Functions:
1) Agricultural production
2) SPACE FOR ECONOMIC AND INFASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT
3) SETTLEMENT FOR HUMANS

4) SPACE FOR VEGETATION AND ANIMAL LIFE

Land Classification (based on status for vegetation)

1) AGRICULTURAL LANDS
Fallow lands - agricultural lands left idle to allow soil to replenish
2) NON-AGRICULTURAL LANDS
3) BARREN AND UNCULTURABLE LANDS
4) PERMANENT PASTURES AND GRAZING LANDS
5) FOREST LANDS
Problems in Land Resources
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SOLID AND CHEMICAL WASTE

Deforestation
Habitat Destruction
Land Degradation

Causes of Land Pollution

1) DEFORESTATION
2) AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES
3) MINING ACTIVITIES
Effects of Land Pollution
1) SOIL POLLUTION
2) CHANGE IN CLIMATE PATTERNS
3) ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Protection of Land Resources
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Protect whats left of the biodiversity in the soil, garden, fields and forests.
Planting trees make the property warmer in winter and cooler in summer.
Involve people of all ages as volunteers, interns, and group participants.
Natural building and renovation techniques such as straw bale can save
money and protect the environment.
5) Protect and preserve soil it is the foundation of healthy land and water.
6) Use ecological and organic gardening, landscaping and lawn care techniques,
plant windbreaks, and do whatever you can to prevent erosion.
7) Learn more about the environment. Read and think about environmental
issues.
The nation that destroys its soil, destroys itself.
- Franklin Roosevelt