# Resources and sustainability notes

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- [Soil & Soil Erosion](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/geography/notes/resources-and-sustainability/soil-and-soil-erosion) — Soil & Soil Erosion Soil is one of Earth's most vital natural resources. It is the thin layer of material covering the Earth's surface that supports plant life, stores water, and recycles nutrients.…
- [Conventional Energy Sources](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/geography/notes/resources-and-sustainability/conventional-energy-sources) — Conventional Energy Sources Conventional energy sources — also called traditional or non-renewable energy sources — include fossil fuels (coal, oil, and natural gas) and hydroelectric power. These…
- [Nuclear Energy](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/geography/notes/resources-and-sustainability/nuclear-energy) — Nuclear Energy Nuclear energy is electrical power produced from the energy released during nuclear fission — the splitting of uranium or plutonium atoms. While sometimes classified as a conventional…
- [Non-Conventional Energy Sources](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/geography/notes/resources-and-sustainability/non-conventional-energy-sources) — Non-Conventional Energy Sources Non-conventional energy sources — also known as alternative or renewable energy sources — are energy sources that can be replenished naturally and are generally…
- [Energy Management & Sustainability](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/geography/notes/resources-and-sustainability/energy-management-and-sustainability) — Energy Management & Sustainability Energy management involves the strategic planning, monitoring, and optimisation of energy use to reduce consumption, lower costs, and minimise environmental impact.…

## Other Geography topics

- [The Atmosphere](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/geography/notes/the-atmosphere)
- [Geomorphology](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/geography/notes/geomorphology)
- [Development geography](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/geography/notes/development-geography)

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### What is covered in Resources and sustainability for Grade 11 Geography?

The Resources and sustainability section covers all key concepts from the Grade 11 Geography CAPS curriculum, including detailed explanations, worked examples, and exam preparation tips.

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