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What is the definition of natural resources?
Natural resources are the resources that exist on the planet independent of human actions, or naturally occurring materials that are useful to man or could be useful under conceivable technological, economic or social circumstances.
Provide some examples of natural resources.
Examples of natural resources include air, sunlight, water, soil, stone, plants, animals, fossil fuels, food, building and clothing materials, fertilizers, metals, water, and geothermal power.
In what forms are natural resources available?
Natural resources are available in the form of air, water, minerals, soil, forests, plants, and energy.
What is unique about natural resources?
Natural resources are characterized by amounts of biodiversity existent in various ecosystems.
Why are natural resources important?
Natural resources are essential for sustaining life on earth.
Where can natural resources be found?
Natural resources can be found in the atmosphere, lithosphere, biosphere, and hydrosphere, relatively undisturbed by mankind, in a natural form.
What are the three main components of the atmosphere that are essential for human life?
Oxygen for human respiration, Oxygen for wild fauna in natural ecosystems and domestic animals used by humans as food, and Oxygen as a part of carbon dioxide used for plant growth
What are the different ways in which the hydrosphere supports human life?
Clean water for drinking, water for washing and cooking, water used in agriculture and industry, food from the sea and freshwater sources, and water used to generate electricity in hydroelectric projects
What is the primary condition for a resource to be utilized to satisfy human needs?
It should be technologically accessible, economically feasible, and culturally acceptable.
What is the main objective of conserving natural resources?
The goal of sustainability.
What are the different resources provided by the lithosphere?
Soil for agriculture, stone, sand and gravel for construction, micronutrients for plant growth, microscopic flora and fauna for decomposition, and minerals and fossil fuels for industries
What is included in the definition of natural resources on Earth?
Sunlight, atmosphere, water, land, vegetation, and animal life.
What is the importance of the biosphere?
The biosphere is a thin layer on earth where life can exist
How does the atmosphere support plant growth?
Oxygen as a part of carbon dioxide is used for plant growth
What is the fundamental difference between natural resources and other resources?
Natural resources exist without any actions of humankind.
What are the different sources of food provided by the hydrosphere?
Food from the sea, including fish, crustaceans and seaweed, and food from freshwater sources, including fish, crustaceans and aquatic plants
What do natural resources provide to human society?
A variety of goods and services necessary for day-to-day life.
What is the relationship between natural resources and the environment?
Natural resources are derived from the environment.
What are the two types of resources mentioned in the text?
Renewable and Non-Renewable
What is the significance of the four spheres - Hydrosphere, Atmosphere, Biosphere, and Lithosphere?
They are closely interlinked systems and are dependent on the integrity of each other.
What is an example of a renewable resource mentioned in the text?
Solar energy, wind energy, water, forests, and wildlife
What is the main difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?
Renewable resources can be replenished, while Non-Renewable resources take millions of years to form and cannot be replenished.
What is the hydrological cycle, and how does it connect the three spheres?
The hydrological cycle connects the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere
What is the significance of biomass fuel wood in the context of energy needs?
It is used as a source of energy, along with other forms of organic matter
This quiz covers the concept of natural resources, its utility, and related concepts like sustainability, conservation, and stewardship.
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