Podcast
Questions and Answers
What does the term 'resource' refer to?
What does the term 'resource' refer to?
How are resources broadly classified based on their availability?
How are resources broadly classified based on their availability?
On what basis can resources be classified as actual and potential?
On what basis can resources be classified as actual and potential?
How can resources be classified on the basis of their distribution?
How can resources be classified on the basis of their distribution?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the broader biological or ecological perspective of a resource?
What is the broader biological or ecological perspective of a resource?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
What is a Resource?
- A resource refers to anything that meets human needs and wants
Classification of Resources based on Availability
- Resources can be broadly classified into two categories based on their availability:
- Renewable resources: can be replenished over time, e.g., water, wind, and solar energy
- Non-renewable resources: cannot be replenished over time, e.g., fossil fuels, minerals, and metals
Classification of Resources as Actual and Potential
- Resources can be classified as actual or potential based on their current usability:
- Actual resources: resources that are currently being used or can be used immediately, e.g., cultivated land, factories, and machines
- Potential resources: resources that have the potential to meet human needs but are not yet being used, e.g., uncultivated land, untapped oil reserves, and unexplored mineral deposits
Classification of Resources based on Distribution
- Resources can be classified on the basis of their distribution:
- Ubiquitous resources: resources that are available everywhere, e.g., air, water, and sunlight
- Localized resources: resources that are limited to a specific area or region, e.g., copper deposits, iron ore, and fossil fuels
Broader Biological or Ecological Perspective of a Resource
- From a biological or ecological perspective, a resource refers to any component of the natural environment that supports life, including:
- Abiotic resources: non-living components, e.g., water, air, soil, and sunlight
- Biotic resources: living components, e.g., plants, animals, and microorganisms
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
Test your knowledge on the classification of resources based on availability, development, origin, and usage. Learn about renewable and non-renewable resources, actual and potential resources, and biotic and abiotic resources.
