Chapter 1 resource
◊ Resource - utility or usability of an object is what makes it a
◊ Utility- things that are used by us are termed as utility
◊ Patent - it means the exclusive right over any idea of technolo
◊ Technology- it is the application of latest knowledge or skill i
◊ Natural resource- resource that are used without much modif
◊ Potential resource- are those resource whose quantity may no
present e.g.- uranium in Ladakh
◊ Renewable resource-resource which get renewed or replenish
◊ Non renewable resource - are those resource who have a limi
◊ Ubiquitous- resource that are found everywhere are termed a
◊ Localised - resources that are found in a certain place are cal
◊ Stock of resource- it is the amount of resource available for u
◊ Human made resource- people use natural resource to make b
vehicle which are termed as human made resource
◊ Human resource development - improving the quality of peop
more resource
q/a
• Why are resource not equally distributed over earth
Ans. The distribution of natural resource depend upon a num
and resource
ogy
in doing or making thing
fication are termed as natural resource
ot be known and there are not used at
hed quickly
ited stock e.g. - coal and petroleum
as ubiquitous e. g - air
lled localised
use
building ,bridge ,road, machinery and
ples skill so that they are able to create
mber of physical factor such as climate
q/a
• Why are resource not equally distributed over earth
Ans. The distribution of natural resource depend upon a num
terrain and altitude
• Why re human resource important
Ans. People can make the best use of the nature to create mor
knowledge sill and ability to do so
• What are the object that make a material resource
Ans. Utility or usability is what makes and object resource
• What is the future of our planet
Ans. The future of our planet is linked with our ability to ma
system that nature provides .
1. All renewable resource are sustainable
2. The diversity of life on earth is conserved
3. The damage to natural environment system is minimised
• What are 4 types of values associated with resource
Ans. The value associated with resource are
1. Economy
2. Monterey/
3. Social
4. Ethical
mber of physical factor such as climate
re resource when they have the
aintain and preserve life supporting