Natural Resources and Brunei's Oil Discovery

Chapter 7: What are Resources?

• Natural resources are divided into two types: renewable and non-renewable.
• Non-renewable resources are natural resources that cannot be replenished easily.
• Renewable resources are natural resources that can be renewed over time.
• Natural resources benefit us in various ways: providing water for drinking and agriculture, supplying food, providing raw materials for construction and industry, and serving as a source of energy.

Chapter 8: Resources of Brunei

• Oil was discovered in Seria and Brunei by two men, F.F. Mariott and T.G. Cochrane.
• In the 20th century, oil companies suspected that Brunei had oil due to the presence of oil on the surface of the river.
• Oil companies drilled in locations like Miri and Labuan, but found no oil.
• In 1926, two British men, F.F. Mariott and T.G. Cochrane, discovered oil while cycling along the river from Belait.
• The discovery of oil in Seria in 1929 transformed Brunei into a wealthy country.

Chapter 12: Globes and Maps

• The Sun is the biggest star in the universe.

What are Resources?

• There are two types of natural resources: renewable and non-renewable.
• Non-renewable resources are natural resources that cannot be replenished easily.
• Renewable resources are natural resources that will not run out, but can be depleted if not managed properly.
• Natural resources benefit us by providing: drinking water, food to eat, building materials, and a source of energy.

Resources of Brunei

• Oil was discovered in Seria and the Belait District in 1929, by two industry workers, F.F. Marriott and T.G. Cochrane.
• Oil companies had suspected that Brunei possessed oil in the early 1900s, due to the presence of oil on the surface of rivers.
• Despite drilling in various locations, like Miri and Tutong, oil was not found until 1929. This discovery made Brunei a wealthy country.

Our Resources are Limited

• The discovery of oil in Brunei greatly impacted the country's economy, but it also made the nation heavily dependent on a non-renewable resource.
• The overuse of natural resources can have serious consequences, leading to issues like dwindling reserves and environmental damage.

Globes and Maps

• The Sun is the biggest star in the universe.