Resources and Development Overview

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

What classification refers to resources that can be owned by a group rather than an individual?

Which of the following is NOT considered a part of natural resources?

What type of resource is classified as having the potential for future development yet is not currently utilized?

Which of the following correctly identifies biotic resources?

Non-renewable Resources

Resources and Development

Resources are things available in the environment that can meet needs.
Resources are not simply gifts of nature; they are related to human activities.
Humans transform natural resources and use them through technology and institutions.
Resources can be classified in various ways:
- By origin (biotic or abiotic)
- By exhaustibility (renewable or non-renewable)
- By ownership (individual, community, national, international)
- By development status (potential, developed stock and reserves)

Classification of Resources (Fig. 1.2)

Natural Resources:
- Renewable:
  - Continuous flow resources (e.g., wind, water)
  - Biological (e.g., vegetation, forests)
  - Wildlife
- Non-Renewable:
  - Biological resources that take a long time to replenish (e.g., biological and minerals)
  - Recyclable (e.g., metals)
  - Non-recyclable (e.g., fossil fuels)
Human Resources:
- Structures and institutions
- Quantity and quality
Interrelationships Between Nature, Technology, and Institutions (Fig. 1.1):
- Nature, technology, and institutions are interconnected
- Technology allows interaction between people and nature leading to economic development of societies

This quiz explores the classification and significance of resources in our environment. It covers both natural and human resources, their types, and attributes such as renewable and non-renewable. Test your understanding of how resources influence development and human activities.