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Which of the following is NOT a requirement for something to be considered a 'resource' according to the text?

Cultural acceptance

Availability in the environment (correct)

Technological accessibility

Economic feasibility

What is the relationship between nature, technology, and institutions in the process of transforming things available in our environment into resources?

Nature provides the materials, technology transforms them, and institutions manage their distribution

Nature and technology work together to create resources, and institutions regulate their use (correct)

Nature creates resources, technology transforms them, and institutions regulate their use

Nature and institutions create resources, and technology transforms them

Are resources considered free gifts of nature?

Yes, resources are free gifts of nature

No, resources are a function of human activities (correct)

Resources are partially free gifts of nature

Resources are a combination of gifts from nature and human activities

What do human beings transform material available in the environment into?

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What are human beings considered in relation to resources?

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Resources are a function of

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What is the relationship between nature, technology, and institutions in the process of transforming things available in our environment into resources?

Human beings interact with nature through technology and create institutions to accelerate their economic development Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for something to be considered a 'resource' according to the text?

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What are human beings considered in relation to resources?

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What do human beings transform material available in the environment into?

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Resources and Environment

Something is considered a 'resource' if it has utility, is scarce, and has a known supply and demand.
The relationship between nature, technology, and institutions is that nature provides the material, technology helps to transform it, and institutions regulate its use.
Resources are not considered free gifts of nature; they are transformed from available materials in the environment through human effort.
Human beings transform materials available in the environment into resources through technology and institutional frameworks.
Human beings are considered resource creators, as they transform available materials into useful resources.

Definition of Resources

Resources are a function of technology, institutions, and nature combined.

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Test your knowledge on the various items used to enhance comfort in villages and towns. Identify and name these items, as well as the materials used in their production. This quiz explores the concept of resources and their importance in satisfying our needs.