Chapter: SST8 Natural Resources and Their Use…

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Class 8 Social Science Natural Resources and Their Use notes for CBSE and Bihar Board give concise definitions, clear diagrams and quick revision points to help identify important questions and prepare for school exams. Main sub-topics: classification of resources (renewable vs non‑renewable), soil conservation (terracing, contour ploughing, bunding), water conservation and rainwater harvesting, forests and photosynthesis (प्रकाश संश्लेषण) and mineral/fossil fuel use. Suitable for Class 8 CBSE and Bihar Board students preparing for term tests and board-pattern practice; follow up with chapter test and mock tests on Merit Spring ROH for assessment and exam tips.

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Class 8 Social Science Natural Resources and Their Use — classification: renewable and non‑renewable resources
Soil conservation methods: terracing, contour ploughing, strip cropping and bunding
Water conservation: rainwater harvesting, check dams, recharge wells and efficient irrigation (drip, sprinkler)
Forests and vegetation: role in oxygen, biodiversity and photosynthesis (प्रकाश संश्लेषण); afforestation benefits
Fossil fuels and minerals: limited availability, environmental impacts of extraction and need for alternatives
Sustainable-use practices: reduce, reuse, recycle and community participation in resource management
Exam tip: practise labelled diagrams (soil profile, water cycle) and short question answers for quick revision

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SST8 Natural Resources and Their Use Notes (Class 8 Social Science)

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What is covered in Class 8 Social Science Natural Resources and Their Use notes?

The notes explain classification of resources, soil and water conservation methods, forests and photosynthesis (प्रकाश संश्लेषण), minerals and fossil fuels, plus sustainable-use ideas. They include clear diagrams and quick revision points; practise with chapter tests on Merit Spring ROH.

How to revise Natural Resources and Their Use for exams?

Focus first on core lists (types of resources), key conservation methods and labelled diagrams. Make one-page revision notes, practise short question answer formats and attempt the site chapter test to check timing and accuracy.

Difference between renewable and non‑renewable resources?

Renewable resources can be naturally replenished (for example forests and water) while non‑renewable resources like coal and petroleum do not replenish on human timescales; remember examples and conservation measures for each in answers.

Where to find Class 8 Social Science Natural Resources and Their Use notes and chapter test?

Open the SST8 Natural Resources and Their Use notes page on Merit Spring ROH for the chapter notes; use the site-wide chapter tests and mock tests to practise exam-style questions and assess preparation.

How to remember soil conservation methods for quick revision?

Use short mnemonics and draw labelled diagrams of terracing, contour ploughing, strip cropping and bunding. Summarise each method’s purpose and a one-line advantage to recall during exams.

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