Resources are things that we use to create wealth.
Resources can be man-made things or natural.
Main Resources in our County
Examples
Land
Minerals
Animals
Forests
Water
Soil
Manpower
Ways in which resources are conserved in the county
We should make good use of our resources.
The protection of resources is known as conservation.
This can be done through
Building gabions
Conserving wild animals
Fencing
Planting trees
Protecting animals
Conserving water
Avoid overgrazing
Avoid poaching
Economic Activities in the County
Economic activities helps to earn a living
We use resources to carry economic activities.
Economic activities are things that people do in order to create wealth
Refers to the use of resources available in order to create wealth or earn a living
Main Economic Activities in the County
Examples
Mining
Fishing
Saw milling
Agriculture
Transport
Communication
Pottery
Basketry
Trading
Importance of economic activities
People in the county earn money from various economic activities.
This improves their standard of living
Economic activities like farming have led to development of other industries.
These industries have led to development of roads, hospitals and schools.
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