Resources- Types and Conservation
Answer the following questions in 10-15 words
Q 1. Which are the natural sources and who provides us?
Ans. Resources like forests, rivers, minerals, solar energy, seas etc. are natural resources. These resources are provided to man by the nature.
Q 2. List all the types of resources.
Ans. 1. Biotic and Abiotic resources
2. Developed and Potential resources
3. Exhaustible and Inexhaustible resources
4. Soil and Land resources
5. Marine and Mineral resources
6. Human resources
Q 3. Define ‘Soil’.
Ans. Soil is the small and uppermost layer of the earth. It is formed by breaking of parent rock and decomposition of plants and animals.
Q 4. What do we get from the sea?
Ans. We get fish, pearls, shells, diamonds etc. from the seas. We also get petroleum substances from sea coasts at some places.
Q 5. How can you conserve the resources properly?
Ans. 1. Resources should not be wasted.
2. The resources which can be used again, should be recycled.
3. People should be made aware regarding the conservation of resources.
Answer the following questions in 50-60 words:-
Q 6. Differentiate between biotic and abiotic resources.
Ans. Biotic resources are those basic resources which originate from living things. Plants and other living creatures, coal, petroleum etc. are biotic resources.
The non-living products like minerals, water etc. are abiotic resources.
Q 7. Write a short note on the importance of land and soil sources.
Ans. Soil and land resources are being used for the purpose of agriculture, industry, sports, tourism, transport etc. Without these resources, the life of human beings is almost impossible.
Q 8. From where do we get the minerals and where are they used?
Ans. Minerals are taken out from the Earth. These are taken out from different types of rocks. These are used in our industries. Therefore, the minerals are called the bases for our industries.
Q 9. Explain the developed and potential resources with examples.
Ans. The resources which are used for some economic gains, are called developed resources. Whereas the resources which are available but not being used, are called potential resources. The coal lying underneath the earth is a potential resource, whereas the coal which is being used is a developed resource.
Q 10. Why should we use the exhaustible resources wisely and with hesitation?
Ans. The stocks of exhaustible resources are limited. About 80% of the fossil fuels will be finished in one century. So we should use these resources wisely and with hesitation to use these for a long time.
Very Short Answer
Q1) What is patent?
Ans: Patent means the exclusive right over any idea or invention.
Q2) What are the two important factors that can change substances into resources?
Ans: Time and technology are the two important factors that can change substances into resources.
Q3) Define resources?
Ans: A resource is something that is ready to use if or when it is needed.
Q4) What is utility?
Ans: Utility is what makes an object or substance a resource.
Q5) Define value?
Ans: Value means worth, use of resources gives it’s a value.
Short Answer
Q6) What is our duty to ensure about the life support system that nature provide?
Ans:
1. All uses of the renewable resources are sustainable.
2. The diversity of life on the earth is conserved.
3. The damage to natural environment system is minimised.
Q7) What do you mean by human resources?
Ans: Human resource is ultimate resource. It refers to the number and abilities of the people. Although there are differing views regarding treatment of humans as a resource. Education and health help in making people a valuable resource.
Q8) Why value and utility is important for the human life?
Ans: Human values are most important in life. So important that people are and should be ready to sacrifice almost anything to live with their values. Honesty, integrity, love, and happiness are some of the end values or destination values that human beings seek to attain, practise and live with.
Q9) What do you mean by the resource conservation?
Ans: Resource conservation means the reduction in the use of water, energy, and raw materials. It is the management of the human use of natural resources to provide the maximum benefit to current generations while maintaining capacity to meet the needs of future generations.
Q10) Why do we conserve resources?
Ans: We conserve resources because it is important to conserve resources as many resources are scarce and take millions of years to develop. Over exploitation of the resources may exhaust them. Thus, we need to conserve resources. To use the resources carefully and to give time to renew them is known as conservation of resources.
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