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What term describes all the essential elements for human existence that come from the earth?
What term describes all the essential elements for human existence that come from the earth?
- Assets
- Resources (correct)
- Components
- Capabilities
Which of the following is considered a resource due to its contribution to development?
Which of the following is considered a resource due to its contribution to development?
- Natural disasters
- Religious beliefs
- Weather conditions
- Human beings (correct)
What is the first main resource needed in the initial stages of economic development?
What is the first main resource needed in the initial stages of economic development?
- Technological advancements
- Capital investments
- Availability of resources (correct)
- Skilled labor
Which factor is NOT listed as influencing the utilisation of resources?
Which factor is NOT listed as influencing the utilisation of resources?
What is the process called when resources become usable?
What is the process called when resources become usable?
Which country is described as economically self-sufficient and technologically advanced?
Which country is described as economically self-sufficient and technologically advanced?
What kind of needs do human wants generally evolve into over time?
What kind of needs do human wants generally evolve into over time?
Which of the following is a crucial factor for the development of resources in advanced societies?
Which of the following is a crucial factor for the development of resources in advanced societies?
What is the primary goal of resource conservation?
What is the primary goal of resource conservation?
Which of the following phrases best describes the 5 R's approach?
Which of the following phrases best describes the 5 R's approach?
What factor is essential for the long-term sustainability of natural resources?
What factor is essential for the long-term sustainability of natural resources?
What is one consequence of not using resources judiciously?
What is one consequence of not using resources judiciously?
Why is it important to consider future generations in resource management?
Why is it important to consider future generations in resource management?
Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource?
Which of the following is an example of a renewable resource?
What distinguishes biotic resources from abiotic resources?
What distinguishes biotic resources from abiotic resources?
Which resource is classified as man-made?
Which resource is classified as man-made?
Which of the following resources is characterized as inexhaustible?
Which of the following resources is characterized as inexhaustible?
What is a primary consequence of improper usage of renewable resources?
What is a primary consequence of improper usage of renewable resources?
How are human resources primarily developed in a country?
How are human resources primarily developed in a country?
Which characteristic is true about all biotic resources?
Which characteristic is true about all biotic resources?
What type of resource is essential for the survival of human beings and forms the base for a country's development?
What type of resource is essential for the survival of human beings and forms the base for a country's development?
What is the definition of potential resources?
What is the definition of potential resources?
Why is sustainable development important?
Why is sustainable development important?
What factors affect the exploration and utilization of actual resources?
What factors affect the exploration and utilization of actual resources?
Which of the following has contributed to the degradation of natural resources?
Which of the following has contributed to the degradation of natural resources?
What percentage of the world's undiscovered oil and natural gas reserves is estimated to be on the Arctic sea-bed?
What percentage of the world's undiscovered oil and natural gas reserves is estimated to be on the Arctic sea-bed?
What is one effect of over-utilization of soil resources?
What is one effect of over-utilization of soil resources?
Which country is mentioned as having a significant share of world oil reserves?
Which country is mentioned as having a significant share of world oil reserves?
What is the main challenge faced by African nations despite being resource-rich?
What is the main challenge faced by African nations despite being resource-rich?
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Renewable resources
Renewable resources
Resources that can be replenished naturally or by human efforts.
Non-renewable resources
Non-renewable resources
Resources that cannot be replenished at a rate comparable to their consumption.
Biotic resources
Biotic resources
Resources originating from living organisms.
Abiotic resources
Abiotic resources
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Natural resources
Natural resources
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Man-made resources
Man-made resources
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Potential resources
Potential resources
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Actual resources
Actual resources
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Resource Utilization
Resource Utilization
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Resource Development
Resource Development
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Factors of Resource Utilization
Factors of Resource Utilization
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Role of Technology
Role of Technology
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Economic Development
Economic Development
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Basic Needs
Basic Needs
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Development Stage
Development Stage
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Sustainable Utilization
Sustainable Utilization
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Depletion of Resources
Depletion of Resources
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Population Control
Population Control
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Ecological Balance
Ecological Balance
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5 R's of Sustainability
5 R's of Sustainability
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Sustainable development
Sustainable development
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Resource depletion
Resource depletion
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Resource degradation
Resource degradation
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Resource conservation
Resource conservation
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Why is resource conservation important?
Why is resource conservation important?
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Population and resource use
Population and resource use
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Uneven resource distribution
Uneven resource distribution
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Developing vs. developed countries
Developing vs. developed countries
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Study Notes
Resources
- Natural resources are all the essential elements for human existence that come from the earth.
- Human resources are considered a resource due to their contribution to development.
- Capital resources are the first main resource needed in the initial stages of economic development.
- Political stability is not listed as a factor influencing the utilisation of resources.
- Development is the process by which resources become usable.
- Developed countries are economically self-sufficient and technologically advanced.
- Human wants generally evolve into basic needs over time.
- Technological advancements are a crucial factor for the development of resources in advanced societies.
- The primary goal of resource conservation is to ensure their availability for future generations.
- The 5 R's approach is best described as Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rethink, and Repair.
- Resource management is essential for the long-term sustainability of natural resources.
- One consequence of not using resources judiciously is resource depletion.
- It is important to consider future generations in resource management to ensure intergenerational equity and avoid resource scarcity for upcoming generations.
- Solar energy is an example of a renewable resource.
- Biotic resources are derived from living organisms, while abiotic resources are derived from non-living components of the earth.
- Capital resources are classified as man-made.
- Solar energy is characterized as inexhaustible.
- A primary consequence of improper usage of renewable resources is their depletion.
- Education and training are the primary means of developing human resources in a country.
- All biotic resources are living organisms.
- Natural resources are essential for the survival of human beings and form the base for a country's development.
- Potential resources are resources that exist in a region but are not yet utilized or developed.
- Sustainable development is important to ensure that current generations meet their needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
- Technology, infrastructure, and political factors affect the exploration and utilization of actual resources.
- Pollution and over-exploitation have contributed to the degradation of natural resources.
- The Arctic sea-bed is estimated to hold approximately 25% of the world's undiscovered oil and natural gas reserves.
- One effect of over-utilization of soil resources is land degradation.
- Saudi Arabia is mentioned as having a significant share of world oil reserves.
- The main challenge faced by African nations despite being resource-rich is a lack of infrastructure and technological advancement.
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Explore how natural resources are utilized and developed to meet human needs. Understand the historical shifts in resource priorities from ancient times to modern societies and the impact of human factors in resource development. This quiz examines various forms of resource utilization, from irrigation practices to energy generation.
