Resources Flashcards
What is the condition for a substance to be called a resource?
A substance needs to have some utility to be called a resource.
What do you understand by the word utility?
If a substance can be used in any way, it is said to have utility.
What are natural resources?
Resources that are drawn directly from nature called natural resources.
What is the name given to the type of resource that have limited stock?
Resources having limited stock are called nonrenewable resources.
How are humans made resources different from natural resources?
Human made resources are made by humans, whereas natural resources are provided by nature.
Why are the resources distributed unequally over the earth?
Resources are distributed unequally over the earth, because of the different natural and physical factors like terrain, climate and altitude.
What is resource development?
Resource development is the method of utilizing our intelligence, in order to improve the quality, usability and utility of a resource.
Why are human resources important?
Human resources are important because the development of other resources solely depends upon this resource as humans have knowledge, skills and technology to develop other resources.
What is sustainable development?
We should use resources in such a balanced way that we satisfy our needs, as well as conserve them for the future. This concept is called sustainable development.
Explain the terms of resource conservation and sustainable development.
Resource conservation is the concept of using resources carefully so that they do not end up quickly. The future generations also need resources, but if we keep using them at a fast pace, they may end up, thus posing problems to the future. We should use resources in such a balanced way that we satisfy our needs, as well as conserve them for the future. This concept is called sustainable development
Why are human beings resources?
Human beings are intelligent, living beings. they can use their intelligence to realize the utility of substances. Had there been no humans, the resources wouldn’t have been resources. Human beings are interdependent on each other, and they prove useful to each other. For example, a postman renders us an important service, so he is a resource.
Explain how resources are classified broadly
Resources are broadly classified into natural, human made, and human. Natural resources are those that are taken from the nature. They are used without modifying them, i.e. In the same form as they exist in. Rivers, lakes, air, soil, minerals, trees mountains, etc. Human resources have not been provided to us by nature. Human being have used their intelligence to manufacture them for their own use. Examples include, vehicles, buildings, roads, telephones, etc. Human resources include people who serve us in any way. A teacher, Doctor, Carpenter, etc are Human Resources.
Write a short note on the significance of time and technology, in making a substance a resource?
Time in technology are important factors in making substances resources. With time, technology develops. As technology develops, we discover new ways to make life better.
In this process, certain substances which were useless to us earlier, become useful. an invention and discovery give us new resources. An example is Hydro electricity. This technology has made water is a source of electricity.
As human beings, how can we ensure sustainable development?
Since we live on earth, it is our duty to practice sustainable development. We can do this by ensuring that:
- The usage of renewable resources is sustainable.
- The diversity of life on earth is maintained
- The damage caused to nature by our activities is as low as possible.
What is human resource development?
Improving the quality of human skills in order to make them more useful is called human resource development
