Natural Resources Quiz for 10th Class

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What do human resources primarily refer to?

  • Natural resources available for use
  • Financial investments in infrastructure
  • The skills and workforce of people (correct)
  • Technology utilized in production

Which of the following is NOT classified as an economic resource?

  • Land
  • Technology
  • Capital
  • Air (correct)

What is an example of a biotic natural resource?

  • Fossil fuels (correct)
  • Wind power
  • Gold
  • Copper

Why are human resources crucial for industries like farming?

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What distinguishes renewable natural resources from non-renewable resources?

<p>Non-renewable resources have a limited supply. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is classified as an abiotic natural resource?

<p>Metals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes economic resources?

<p>They are utilized to produce a variety of goods and services. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do human resources play in industries like surgery and aviation?

<p>They possess specialized skills required for operations. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Natural resources have been used since which period?

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What factor has contributed to the increased use of natural resources over time?

<p>Advancements in technology and larger population (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following resources is considered biotic?

<p>Fossil fuels (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes renewable resources from non-renewable resources?

<p>Renewable resources can be used repeatedly. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true regarding sustainable resources?

<p>They require management to ensure availability. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An example of an abiotic resource is:

<p>Copper (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why has the use of natural resources increased over time?

<p>Technological advancements in resource extraction. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are biotic resources derived from?

<p>Living things (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable resource?

<p>Natural gas (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes sustainable resources from renewable resources?

<p>Sustainable resources must be managed to ensure continuous availability (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these resources is classified as abiotic?

<p>Coal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the sophistication of extraction techniques for natural resources increasing?

<p>Growth of the world's population (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What main advantage does wind power offer in relation to fossil fuel prices?

<p>Mitigates the impact of rising and volatile fossil fuel prices. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the costs of onshore wind energy change in the 1980s and 1990s?

<p>They decreased significantly due to innovation and economies of scale. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary to fully utilize the economic advantages of wind energy?

<p>A domestic wind energy industry for jobs and maintenance. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has happened to the cost of electricity from gas turbine plants in the UK since 2006?

<p>It has almost doubled. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What economic benefit does generating electricity from the wind provide?

<p>It fosters innovation and reduces energy costs. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Human Resources

Workers and their skills needed for tasks. Examples: factory workers, pilots, surgeons.

Economic Resources

Things used to produce goods or services. Includes land, technology, and capital.

Workforce in farming

The people who grow and harvest food. They are a key part of economic resources.

Labor

The ability of people to complete tasks and use their skills.

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Production

Goods and services that are created. Examples: food, cars, healthcare.

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Economic benefits of wind power

Using wind to generate electricity is becoming more affordable due to improvements in technology and large-scale production.

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Wind power and fossil fuel prices

Wind power can help reduce dependence on fossil fuels, which have fluctuating prices and contribute to climate change.

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Domestic wind energy industry

Investment in a domestic wind energy industry creates jobs and boosts the economy.

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Environmental benefits of wind power

Wind energy contributes to a cleaner environment by reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

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Renewable energy source

Wind power is a renewable energy source, meaning it can be replenished naturally.

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What are natural resources?

Materials found in nature that humans use, such as trees, water, and minerals.

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What are biotic resources?

Natural resources that come from living things or their remains, such as trees, animals, and fossil fuels.

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What are abiotic resources?

Natural resources that come from non-living things, such as rocks, metals, and water.

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What are renewable resources?

Natural resources that can be used repeatedly because they replenish over time, such as sunlight and wind.

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What are non-renewable resources?

Natural resources that exist in limited quantities and will eventually run out, such as oil and coal.

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What are sustainable resources?

Renewable resources that need careful management to ensure they continue to exist, like forests and fish populations.

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Biotic resources

Resources that come from living organisms or their byproducts, like plants, animals, and fossil fuels.

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Abiotic resources

Resources found in non-living sources, like minerals and metals.

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Renewable resources

These resources can be used again and again without running out, like sunlight and wind power.

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Non-renewable resources

Resources that have a limited supply and will eventually run out, like coal and oil.

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Sustainable resources

These resources are renewable but need careful management, like forests and fish populations.

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Study Notes

Human and Economic Resources

  • Human and economic resources are important parts of economies worldwide
  • Human resources refer to the workforce, including skills people have to complete tasks
  • Factories and airplanes rely on skilled workers
  • Farming, food production, and other workforces require specific skills
  • Land, technology, and capital are examples of economic resources
  • Economic resources are used to produce a variety of goods and services

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