Chapter 7, Problem 14STP

Summary Introduction

To develop:

A plan for the sustainable use of a particular natural resource.

Introduction:

Natural resources are those resources that already exist in nature without any human interference. These resources are used commercially, industrially, scientifically, and culturally. Examples of natural resources are sunlight, water, atmosphere, land, vegetation, and animals.

Explanation of Solution

The chosen natural resource is water. Sustainable water management means to use water daily without compromising it for upcoming generation. There are many of sustainable use of water, they are:

1. Closing tap every time as soon as the water usage is incomplete.

2. Do not keep the tap running while washing hands and brushing teeth. It leads to huge amount of water wastage.

3. Use bucket for bathing instead of taking shower. This is because, in shower more water is used.

4. Go for rain water harvesting. Always store rain water and use it for drinking purpose after filtering or for other household work.

5. As you see leaking water pipelines, then immediately call plumber to fix that.

6. Run dishwasher and washing machine only when it is full, as water usage is same for any amount.