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What do human resources primarily refer to?
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?
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?
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?
Why are human resources crucial for industries like farming?
What distinguishes renewable natural resources from non-renewable resources?
What distinguishes renewable natural resources from non-renewable resources?
Which of the following is classified as an abiotic natural resource?
Which of the following is classified as an abiotic natural resource?
Which statement best describes economic resources?
Which statement best describes economic resources?
What role do human resources play in industries like surgery and aviation?
What role do human resources play in industries like surgery and aviation?
Natural resources have been used since which period?
Natural resources have been used since which period?
What factor has contributed to the increased use of natural resources over time?
What factor has contributed to the increased use of natural resources over time?
Which of the following resources is considered biotic?
Which of the following resources is considered biotic?
What distinguishes renewable resources from non-renewable resources?
What distinguishes renewable resources from non-renewable resources?
Which statement is true regarding sustainable resources?
Which statement is true regarding sustainable resources?
An example of an abiotic resource is:
An example of an abiotic resource is:
Why has the use of natural resources increased over time?
Why has the use of natural resources increased over time?
What are biotic resources derived from?
What are biotic resources derived from?
Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable resource?
Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable resource?
What distinguishes sustainable resources from renewable resources?
What distinguishes sustainable resources from renewable resources?
Which of these resources is classified as abiotic?
Which of these resources is classified as abiotic?
Why is the sophistication of extraction techniques for natural resources increasing?
Why is the sophistication of extraction techniques for natural resources increasing?
What main advantage does wind power offer in relation to fossil fuel prices?
What main advantage does wind power offer in relation to fossil fuel prices?
How did the costs of onshore wind energy change in the 1980s and 1990s?
How did the costs of onshore wind energy change in the 1980s and 1990s?
What is necessary to fully utilize the economic advantages of wind energy?
What is necessary to fully utilize the economic advantages of wind energy?
What has happened to the cost of electricity from gas turbine plants in the UK since 2006?
What has happened to the cost of electricity from gas turbine plants in the UK since 2006?
What economic benefit does generating electricity from the wind provide?
What economic benefit does generating electricity from the wind provide?
Flashcards
Human Resources
Human Resources
Workers and their skills needed for tasks. Examples: factory workers, pilots, surgeons.
Economic Resources
Economic Resources
Things used to produce goods or services. Includes land, technology, and capital.
Workforce in farming
Workforce in farming
The people who grow and harvest food. They are a key part of economic resources.
Labor
Labor
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Production
Production
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Economic benefits of wind power
Economic benefits of wind power
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Wind power and fossil fuel prices
Wind power and fossil fuel prices
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Domestic wind energy industry
Domestic wind energy industry
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Environmental benefits of wind power
Environmental benefits of wind power
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Renewable energy source
Renewable energy source
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What are natural resources?
What are natural resources?
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What are biotic resources?
What are biotic resources?
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What are abiotic resources?
What are abiotic resources?
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What are renewable resources?
What are renewable resources?
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What are non-renewable resources?
What are non-renewable resources?
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What are sustainable resources?
What are sustainable resources?
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Biotic resources
Biotic resources
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Abiotic resources
Abiotic resources
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Renewable resources
Renewable resources
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Non-renewable resources
Non-renewable resources
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Sustainable resources
Sustainable resources
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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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