Natural Resources Quiz
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Which of the following is a correct classification of resources based on their origin?

  • Individual and community
  • Developed and undeveloped
  • Biotic and abiotic (correct)
  • Renewable and non-renewable
  • Which of the following is a correct classification of resources based on their ownership?

  • National and international (correct)
  • Renewable and non-renewable
  • Public and private
  • Potential, developed stock and reserves
  • What is the relationship between human beings, nature, technology, and institutions in the process of resource transformation?

  • Human beings are not essential components of resources
  • Human beings use technology to exploit nature and create institutions for their own benefit
  • Human beings are passive recipients of resources provided by nature
  • Human beings interact with nature through technology and create institutions to accelerate their economic development (correct)
  • What are the major problems caused by indiscriminate exploitation of resources?

    <p>Global ecological crises such as global warming and environmental pollution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main objective of Agenda 21?

    <p>To combat environmental damage, poverty, and disease through global co-operation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of sustainable economic development according to the Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit?

    <p>Development that should take place without damaging the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a major problem caused by indiscriminate exploitation of resources?

    <p>Global ecological crises</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of accumulation of resources in few hands?

    <p>It divides the society into two segments i.e. haves and have nots</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did human beings use resources indiscriminately in the past?

    <p>They believed that resources were free gifts of nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

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