Natural resources are the elements found on Earth or in the areas surrounding it. Natural resources are vital to human survival. Many natural resources cannot be manufactured. Therefore, we must learn how to use them in the most efficient manner possible.In order for you to make wise decisions about natural resources, it is helpful to understand how science can be used to interpret and improve our environment. That is the role of environmental technology. A deeper purpose for taking this course is to achieve this understanding.
The process of understanding involves acquiring a basic knowledge of scientific concepts related to the environment, developing personal beliefs about the use of natural resources, and becoming informed about the numerous occupational opportunities in this field. The study of environmental technology and natural resources is intriguing not only from a scientific viewpoint, but also from the perspectives of social science, political science, and economics. All aspects of modern society are shaped and influenced by natural resources and how they are employed for our benefit.