Unsustainable use leads to depletion of resources, environmental imbalance, pollution, biodiversity loss and climate change. It harms ecosystems, reduces nature’s regenerative capacity and threatens the survival of future generations. Class 8 Social Science Exploring Society: India and Beyond Class 8 Social Science ...
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The uneven distribution of natural resources affects lifestyles, occupations, culture, food habits and development in various regions. Regions rich in resources often experience economic growth and diverse livelihoods compared to resource-scarce areas. Class 8 Social Science Exploring Society: India and Beyond Class ...
Natural resources are categorised based on origin (biotic or abiotic), renewability (renewable or non-renewable), development stage (actual or potential) and availability (ubiquitous or localised). These classifications help us understand and manage them better. Class 8 Social Science Exploring Society: India and ...
Using natural resources requires labour, capital, skills, technology and infrastructure. Climate, location and access also influence usage. For example, to use wind energy, wind speed, turbines and trained workers are needed. Class 8 NCERT Social Science India and the World: Land ...
Factors of production are land, labour, capital and enterprise. These are essential inputs to produce goods and services. Natural resources fall under “land”, contributing to the overall economic activity and growth. Class 8 NCERT Social Science India and the World: Land ...