12 Questions
What triggered the rapid expansion of industrial production in the 18th century?
Invention of machinery and utilisation of fossil fuels
What has enabled the exploration and extraction of resources from deeper within the Earth?
Technological innovations
What has been the primary focus of sustainable resource initiatives in recent decades?
Promoting responsible and sustainable resource management
What is a key aspect of sustainable resource management?
Reducing waste generation
What has been a significant consequence of the Industrial Revolution?
Rapid depletion of natural resources
What has driven the need for sustainable resource management?
Awareness of environmental impacts and resource depletion
What is the primary role of natural resources in supporting human civilisation?
To provide raw materials for human use
What is the characteristic of natural resources that can be classified based on their origin, development, renewability, and distribution?
Natural resources
Which of the following is an example of a natural resource that can be used directly?
Forests
What is the term used to describe materials or substances that occur naturally in the environment and are used by humans for various purposes?
Natural resources
What is the relationship between natural resources and human civilisation?
Natural resources are a support to human civilisation
What is the common feature of natural resources that are obtained from the Earth or its atmosphere?
They are all used for human consumption
Study Notes
Industrial Revolution and Resource Utilisation
- The Industrial Revolution, which began in the 18th century, brought about a dramatic transformation in resource utilisation.
- Industrial production expanded rapidly with the invention of machinery and the utilisation of fossil fuels.
- Natural resources, such as coal, oil, and minerals, were extracted on a large scale to fuel industrial processes and support economic growth.
Technological Advancements
- The 20th and 21st centuries witnessed rapid technological advancements, leading to increased efficiency in resource extraction, production, and utilisation.
- Technological innovations enabled the exploration and extraction of resources from deeper within the Earth.
- It also enabled the development of renewable energy sources and improved resource management techniques.
Sustainable Resource Management
- In recent decades, there has been a growing recognition of the need for sustainable resource management.
- Efforts have been made to promote responsible and sustainable resource initiatives focused on:
- Conservation
- Renewable use
- Energy development
- Recycling
- Circular economy practices
- Reducing waste generation
Types of Resources
- Resources on Earth can be categorized into three main types: natural resources, human-made resources, and human resources.
Natural Resources
- Natural resources refer to materials or substances that occur naturally in the environment and are used by humans for various purposes.
- Examples of natural resources include:
- Air
- Water
- Forests
- Minerals
- Fossil fuels
- Agricultural land
- Natural resources are typically obtained from the Earth or its atmosphere.
- These resources play a vital role in supporting human civilization.
- Some natural resources can be used directly, while others need to be processed or converted into finished products.
- Natural resources provide raw materials that need to be processed into useful products for human consumption.
- Natural resources can be classified based on their:
- Origin
- Development
- Renewability
- Distribution
This quiz covers the transformation of resource utilization during the Industrial Revolution, the role of fossil fuels, and the impact of technological advancements on resource extraction.
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