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Turning off a tap when not in use helps conserve:
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CBSEClass 6 (CBSE)ScienceCh 11 · Topic 3
Conserving Our Resources
Learning why and how we should conserve natural resources.
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Simple conservation practices include turning off lights and taps when not in use, using energy-efficient appliances, planting trees to help forests recover, and separating waste for recycling. Governments and organisations also play a role through policies like protected forest areas, water conservation programs, and incentives for renewable energy adoption. Conservation is not just about protecting the environment — it also ensures the long-term availability of resources needed for food, energy, and economic development.
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- Show simple conservation actions: closing a tap, switching off lights, recycling paper.
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• Conservation means using resources wisely to keep them available for future generations.
• Simple practices: saving water and energy, recycling, planting trees.
• Governments support conservation through protected areas and renewable energy policies.
• Conservation ensures long-term resource availability for food, energy, and development.