11 Questions
What is a key characteristic of renewable resources?
They can be used without the possibility of depletion
What type of resources does the environment supply according to the passage?
Both renewable and non-renewable resources
What happens to non-renewable resources when they are used?
They become scarce and eventually deplete
What is the main difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?
Renewable resources can be replenished naturally while non-renewable resources cannot
According to the passage, what does the environment perform?
Four vital functions
What was the primary reason for the wife to stay in England?
To continue her treatment
What was the monthly amount promised by the husband to the wife?
£30
Why did the husband stop sending the monthly amount?
Due to differences and misunderstanding between them
What was the court's decision regarding the agreement between the husband and wife?
It was a moral obligation
What is the primary distinction between agreements that create a legal obligation and those that do not?
One is a moral obligation and the other is a legal obligation
What was the husband's place of employment?
Ceylone
Study Notes
Functions of the Environment
- The environment performs four vital functions, one of which is supplying resources.
- Resources include both renewable and non-renewable resources.
Types of Resources
- Renewable resources are those that can be used without depletion or exhaustion.
- Renewable resources have a continuous supply available.
Balfour v. Balfour (1919)
- Husband and wife entered into an agreement during a trip to England, where the wife fell ill and was advised to stay for further treatment.
- Husband promised to send £30 every month to support the wife's stay in England, and initially fulfilled this obligation.
- However, due to differences and misunderstandings, the husband stopped sending the money.
- Wife sued to recover the owed amount, but the Court dismissed the case.
- The Court's ruling was based on the fact that the agreement between the husband and wife was not a contract, but rather a moral obligation.
- The parties never intended to create a legal relationship, and therefore the agreement did not create a legal obligation.
- The decision highlights the distinction between agreements that create a legal obligation (contracts) and those that do not intend to create a legal relationship.
Learn about the four vital functions of the environment, including supplying renewable and non-renewable resources. Understand the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources.
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