Resource Classification Quiz

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What makes an item become a resource?

Time and developing technology (correct)
Increased wealth
Enhanced well-being
Proper functioning of a system

Which classification of resources is based on their availability?

Ubiquitous and localised
Renewable and non-renewable (correct)
Actual and potential
Biotic and abiotic

From a human perspective, a natural resource is anything obtained from the environment to satisfy...

Biological or ecological needs
Technological needs and wants
Cultural needs and wants
Human needs and wants (correct)

Which classification of resources is based on their origin?

Biotic and abiotic (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the benefits of resource utilization?

Increased wealth, proper functioning of a system, or enhanced well-being (C) Signup and view all the answers

Define a resource.

A resource refers to all the materials available in our environment which are technologically accessible, economically feasible and culturally sustainable and help us to satisfy our needs and wants. Signup and view all the answers

What are the two broad classifications of resources based on their availability?

Renewable and non-renewable resources. Signup and view all the answers

How can resources be classified based on their origin?

Resources can be classified as biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living). Signup and view all the answers

How can resources be classified based on their distribution?

Resources can be classified as ubiquitous (found everywhere) and localized (private, community-owned, national and international resources). Signup and view all the answers

What are the potential benefits of resource utilization?

The benefits of resource utilization may include increased wealth, proper functioning of a system, or enhanced well-being. Signup and view all the answers

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