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What distinguishes renewable resources from non-renewable resources?
What distinguishes renewable resources from non-renewable resources?
- Renewable resources can regenerate naturally. (correct)
- Non-renewable resources include solar energy.
- Renewable resources are finite in quantity.
- Non-renewable resources are easily replaced.
Which of the following is considered a non-renewable resource?
Which of the following is considered a non-renewable resource?
- Clean water
- Fossil fuels (correct)
- Solar energy
- Fertile soil
What is the primary characteristic of natural resources?
What is the primary characteristic of natural resources?
- They are all artificial products.
- They are generated by human activity.
- They derive from the Earth and support human life. (correct)
- They have no value to human life.
Natural resources are essential because they ensure what aspect for human existence?
Natural resources are essential because they ensure what aspect for human existence?
Which statement about non-renewable resources is true?
Which statement about non-renewable resources is true?
What significant role do forests play in the Earth's ecosystem?
What significant role do forests play in the Earth's ecosystem?
Which type of forest has a canopy density of less than 10%?
Which type of forest has a canopy density of less than 10%?
What percentage of India's forest land is classified as open forests?
What percentage of India's forest land is classified as open forests?
Which of the following is NOT an issue concerning forest management?
Which of the following is NOT an issue concerning forest management?
What is a primary purpose of commercial forestry?
What is a primary purpose of commercial forestry?
Which classification includes lands with a canopy density of 40% to 70%?
Which classification includes lands with a canopy density of 40% to 70%?
What main factor influences the health and growth monitoring of forests?
What main factor influences the health and growth monitoring of forests?
Which factor is considered a human activity contributing to forest depletion?
Which factor is considered a human activity contributing to forest depletion?
What is the primary reason for the decline in per capita water availability in India over the past two decades?
What is the primary reason for the decline in per capita water availability in India over the past two decades?
Which region in India receives the least average annual rainfall?
Which region in India receives the least average annual rainfall?
What is one of the objectives of watershed management programs?
What is one of the objectives of watershed management programs?
By what percentage is water availability in India projected to decline by 2050?
By what percentage is water availability in India projected to decline by 2050?
What proportion of India's annual precipitation occurs during the monsoon season?
What proportion of India's annual precipitation occurs during the monsoon season?
Which of the following risks is NOT associated with water resources in India?
Which of the following risks is NOT associated with water resources in India?
What can be done to moderate flood peaks in downstream areas?
What can be done to moderate flood peaks in downstream areas?
Which statement reflects the spatial distribution of water in India?
Which statement reflects the spatial distribution of water in India?
What is a major driver of resource demand and consumption?
What is a major driver of resource demand and consumption?
Which of the following is NOT an influencing factor in soil formation?
Which of the following is NOT an influencing factor in soil formation?
Which group of soils in India is characterized by high fertility and is suitable for various crops?
Which group of soils in India is characterized by high fertility and is suitable for various crops?
What is the main consequence of the growing population on land resources?
What is the main consequence of the growing population on land resources?
Which layer is primarily developed through the downward movement of clay, water, and dissolved ions in soil?
Which layer is primarily developed through the downward movement of clay, water, and dissolved ions in soil?
The process of soil formation involves various mechanical, chemical, and organic processes. Which of the following is a component of this process?
The process of soil formation involves various mechanical, chemical, and organic processes. Which of the following is a component of this process?
What is the significance of land in terms of agricultural production?
What is the significance of land in terms of agricultural production?
Which type of soil is classified as saline and alkaline in India?
Which type of soil is classified as saline and alkaline in India?
What are critical minerals essential for?
What are critical minerals essential for?
Which of the following is considered a renewable energy source?
Which of the following is considered a renewable energy source?
Which of the following minerals, if in short supply, could disrupt supply chains?
Which of the following minerals, if in short supply, could disrupt supply chains?
In evaluating water conservation techniques, what is primarily focused on?
In evaluating water conservation techniques, what is primarily focused on?
Which type of energy is referred to as sustainable?
Which type of energy is referred to as sustainable?
Which of the following is NOT a non-renewable energy source?
Which of the following is NOT a non-renewable energy source?
What is one consequence of concentrating critical minerals in specific geographical locations?
What is one consequence of concentrating critical minerals in specific geographical locations?
Which form of energy generation is questioned for its sustainability?
Which form of energy generation is questioned for its sustainability?
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Study Notes
Natural Resources Overview
- Natural resources are valuable materials and energy derived from the Earth, essential for human life quality improvement and maintenance.
- These resources are categorized into renewable (naturally regenerating) and non-renewable (finite and slow to regenerate).
Renewable Resources
- Generated from natural processes via the interaction of Earth's physical and biological systems.
- Regeneration depends on maintaining balanced flows of matter and energy, unaffected by catastrophic changes or human activities.
Non-Renewable Resources
- Exist in limited quantities, including fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas), minerals, and ores.
- Their regeneration is extremely slow, rendering them nonrenewable on a human timescale.
Drivers of Resource Demand
- Growing global population increases resource consumption.
- Industrial growth expands demand across various sectors.
- Rising incomes and middle-class expansion drive consumption.
- Urbanization leads to concentrated resource demands.
Soil & Land Resources
- Soil is formed through weathering processes influenced by parent material, time, climate, biotic factors, and topography.
- Soil horizons develop through the vertical movement of materials like clay and nutrients.
Classification of Soils in India
- Indian Council of Agricultural Research divides Indian soils into eight major categories: Alluvial, Black, Red, Laterite, Forest, Arid/Desert, Saline/Alkaline, and Peaty/Marshy.
Land Degradation
- Fixed land availability with growing population pressures leads to conflicts in land use and agricultural efficiency.
- Importance of monitoring and studying land use to mitigate degradation.
Forest Resources
- Forests regulate CO2 levels and provide habitats for diverse species while also being vital for medicine and timber production.
- Major management challenges include depletion from natural events (fires) and human activities (deforestation).
Classification of Forests in India
- Very Dense Forests: Canopy density ≥70%
- Moderately Dense Forests: Canopy density 40%-70%
- Open Forests: Canopy density 10%-40%
- Scrub: Canopy density <10%
- Non-Forest: Areas outside these classifications.
Water Resources
- India receives about 4000 billion cubic meters of precipitation annually, with 80-95% during monsoon months.
- Uneven spatial distribution leads to regions with 300-3000 mm annual rainfall differences.
- Per capita water availability declined by nearly 20% over the last two decades.
Water Scarcity Challenges
- Social, political, economic, and environmental risks escalate due to increased urbanization and resource demand.
- Watershed management is crucial for conservation, soil erosion prevention, flood moderation, and groundwater recharge.
Mineral Resources
- Critical minerals are essential for economic growth and security; shortages can disrupt supply chains, emphasizing the need for sustainable management and extraction.
Energy Resources
- Non-Renewable: Include fossil fuels (petroleum, coal, gas).
- Renewable: Comprise wind, solar, hydro, tidal, and biofuels.
- Sustainable: Include nuclear power.
- Historical energy usage and consumption patterns indicate shifts towards diverse energy sources in India.
Energy Consumption Insights
- Significant variations in energy use across sectors highlight the importance of efficient energy consumption to support development goals.
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