resourses Flashcards
definition of resources
the things people use to achieve goals and they are used to enhance wellbeing.
finite
finite resources are limited and will no longer exist once theyve been used
e.g fuel or money
infinite
infinite resources are unlimited and can be used forever
e.g time or air
renewable
renewable resources can be remade
e.g trees
nonrenewable
nonrenewable resources cannot be made again
e.g time
human resources
are resources that humans own or posses
e.g talents or skills
nonhuman resources
are outside of human beings, things you can touch
economic resources
resources that provide money
e.g income, salary, or savings.
noneconomic resources
resources that dont provide a source of money
e.g food, petrol, hospitals, communication
informal resources
resources that are unconsciously developed to help with individuals, groups or communities
e.g borrowing money from a friend, neighbour or family member
formal resources
resources that are developed to help with individuals, groups or communities supplied on demand
e.g doctors, schools