Human And Human Made Resources

Question 1

Whay does human resources include?

Answer 1

Quantity and quality of the people

Question 2

What are human made resources?

Answer 2

Resources created by human beings from materials available in the environment

Question 3

What is productivity?

Answer 3

The rate at which resources are produced

Question 4

What factors affect productivity?

Answer 4

1. Level of technology used
2. Law and order
3. Political and social institutions
4. Infrastructure available

Question 5

What causes degradation of resources?

Answer 5

Misuse or overuse of valuable resources such as soil and water

Question 6

What is conservation of resources

Answer 6

Usage of natural resources judiciously and giving them time to get replenished

Question 7

What is sustainable development?

Answer 7

Development that takes place:
1. Without damaging the environment
2. Meeting needs of the present generation
3. Conserving resources for future generations

Question 8

List the cardinal rules to follow for sustainable development.

Answer 8

1. Use renewable resources in a sustainable manner
2. Minimize depletion of natural resources
3. Conserve the varied species of living organisms
4. Do not cause harm to the environment
5. Enable communities to care for their own environment.