Natural Resources and Economic Development

What is a common characteristic of renewable resources?

What is a primary goal of sustainable development?

What is a key component of sustainable development?

Which of the following is an example of an abiotic resource?

What is economic development primarily measured by?

What percentage of citizens participated in the 2019 federal elections in Belgium?

What is the approximate percentage of Belgians who volunteer regularly?

What is the voter turnout in the 2019 presidential elections in Sri Lanka?

What is the status of civic education in Belgian schools?

What is the system of governance in Sri Lanka?

What is the trend of volunteering in Sri Lanka?

Natural Resources:
- Renewable resources: water, air, soil, forests, fish
- Non-renewable resources: fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas), minerals (iron, copper, gold)
Classification of Resources:
- Biotic: living organisms (plants, animals)
- Abiotic: non-living components (water, soil, air, minerals)
Distribution of Resources:
- Uneven distribution globally
- Factors influencing distribution: climate, geology, geography

Economic Development:
- Improvement in standard of living, economic growth, and income
- Measured by GDP, HDI (Human Development Index), and GNI (Gross National Income)
Sustainable Development:
- Meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their needs
- Three pillars: economic growth, social equity, environmental protection
Factors Influencing Development:
- Natural resources
- Infrastructure (transportation, communication)
- Human capital (education, skills)
- Institutional factors (governance, policies)
- Globalization and trade