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Which of the following is an example of an actual resource?
Why might potential resources not be fully utilized?
Which country has wind energy categorized as a potential resource?
What is the classification of resources based on renewability that are unlimited in quantity?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of non-renewable resources?
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What example is provided for an actual or developed resource?
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What type of resources are air and sunlight?
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Which of these is NOT a renewable resource?
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Which of the following factors affects the distribution of resources?
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Which of these resources' usage needs to be managed to prevent misuse?
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Study Notes
Classification of Resources
- Resources can be classified as actual or developed resources and potential resources.
- Actual or developed resources are those that are in existence and are being used, with known quantity and quality.
- Examples of actual or developed resources include oil reserves of the Arab countries, gold deposits of South Africa, and the hydroelectric power generated by the Bhakra-Nangal dam.
- Potential resources are those that exist but whose quantity and location are not fully known, and are not being utilized completely at present.
- Examples of potential resources include wind and solar energy in India.
Classification of Resources on the Basis of Renewability
- Resources can be classified as renewable resources and non-renewable resources.
- Renewable resources are those that can be reproduced or regenerated within a given period of time.
- Examples of renewable resources include sunlight, air, and water.
- Non-renewable or exhaustible resources are those that are limited in stock and once exhausted cannot be renewed.
- Examples of non-renewable resources include minerals like coal, petroleum, and natural gas.
Classification of Resources on the Basis of Distribution
- Resources can be classified as ubiquitous resources and localized resources.
- Ubiquitous resources are those that are present everywhere.
- Examples of ubiquitous resources include sunlight and air.
- Localized resources are those that are found only in some places, such as minerals.
- Examples of localized resources include geothermal power.
Key Facts
- India's total renewable energy installed capacity (excluding hydro power above 25 MW) has reached over 103.05 GW as of 31 October 2021.
- The natural process of formation of non-renewable resources is very slow.
- The distribution of resources depends on the type of landforms and climate.
- The amount of usage also affects the quantity of resources present.
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Quiz on the classification of natural resources into actual/developed and potential resources, with examples of each.
