(a) The indiscriminate use of resources by the human beings has resulted in the following: (l) Depletion of resources for satisfying the greed of few individuals. (ii) Accumulation of resources in few hands which has divided the society into rich and poor. (iii) Birth of ecological crises such as glRead more
(a) The indiscriminate use of resources by the human beings has resulted in the following:
(l) Depletion of resources for satisfying the greed of few individuals.
(ii) Accumulation of resources in few hands which has divided the society into rich and poor.
(iii) Birth of ecological crises such as global warming, ozone layer depletion, environmental pollution and land degradation.
(b) Development of resources or resource development implies not only exploitation, but also preservation and reuse. In case of natural resources, at the time of using them, their nature, type and the size of their reserve should be considered. These should not be used indiscriminately. Therefore, an equitable distribution of resources is necessary for a sustained quality of life and global peace. The resources must not be put to wrong use. This may lead to their depletion. Thus, resource development or planning is necessary.
These can be divided into four types: (i) Potential resources: These are found in a region but have not been utilised e’g., enormous potential for development of wind and solar energy in Rajasthan and Gujarat. (ii) Developed resources: Resources whose quality and quantity have been determined for utRead more
These can be divided into four types:
(i) Potential resources: These are found in a region but have not been utilised e’g., enormous potential for development of wind and solar energy in Rajasthan and Gujarat.
(ii) Developed resources: Resources whose quality and quantity have been determined for utilisation. Their development depends on technology and their level of feasibility.
(iii) Stock: Materials in the environment which can satisfy human needs but human beings do not have the appropriate technology to access these e.g., two components of water-hydrogen and oxygen can be used as a rich source of energy but we, human beings, do not have technology to use them.
(iv) Reserves: These are the subset of the stock which can be used by present technology but their use has not been started fully e.g., river water can be used for generating hydroelectric power but presently it is being used only to a limited extent.
These are divided as mentioned below: (l) Individual Resources: These are owned privately by individuals. Many farmers own land in villages. In cities, urban people own plots, houses and other property. (ii) Community owned Resources: These are owned by community. These are accessible to all the memRead more
These are divided as mentioned below:
(l) Individual Resources: These are owned privately by individuals. Many farmers own land in villages. In cities, urban people own plots, houses and other property.
(ii) Community owned Resources: These are owned by community. These are accessible to all the members of the community. Village commons (grazing grounds, burial grounds), public parks, picnic spots in urban areas are accessible to all the people living there.
(iii) National Resources: These are owned and belong to the nation or state. All the minerals, water resources, forests, wildlife etc. belong to the nation.
(iv) International Resource: These do not belong to any country. Some of these resources are regulated by international institutions. Oceanic resources beyond 200 km of the Exclusive Economic Zone belong to open ocean and no individual country can utilise these without the concurrence of international institutions
The differences are as given below: Renewable Resources: 1. Renewable resources can be regenerated. 2. They are available continuously. 3. Water, air, forest are renewable resources. Non-Renewable Resources: 1. Non-Renewable resource cannot be regenerated. 2. They get exhausted. 3. Minerals, fossialRead more
The differences are as given below:
Renewable Resources:
1. Renewable resources can be regenerated.
2. They are available continuously.
3. Water, air, forest are renewable resources.
Non-Renewable Resources:
1. Non-Renewable resource cannot be regenerated.
2. They get exhausted.
3. Minerals, fossial are non-renewable resources.
On the basis of exhaustibility, the resources are of two types as mentioned below: (i) Renewable resources: These can be renewed or reproduced by physical, chemical or mechanical process. Examples are solar and wind energy, water and forests. The renewable resources may further be divided into contiRead more
On the basis of exhaustibility, the resources are of two types as mentioned below:
(i) Renewable resources: These can be renewed or reproduced by physical, chemical or mechanical process. Examples are solar and wind energy, water and forests. The renewable resources may further be divided into continuous or flow and biological. Continuous or flow resources are wind and water. Biological resources are vegetation (forests) and wildlife.
(ii) Non-renewable resources: They exhaust and take millions of years in their formation. Examples are minerals and fossil fuels. Some of the resources like metals are recyclable and some like fossil fuels cannot be recycled and get exhausted with their use.
Highlight any three problems associated with the indiscriminate use of resources by the human beings.
(a) The indiscriminate use of resources by the human beings has resulted in the following: (l) Depletion of resources for satisfying the greed of few individuals. (ii) Accumulation of resources in few hands which has divided the society into rich and poor. (iii) Birth of ecological crises such as glRead more
(a) The indiscriminate use of resources by the human beings has resulted in the following:
See less(l) Depletion of resources for satisfying the greed of few individuals.
(ii) Accumulation of resources in few hands which has divided the society into rich and poor.
(iii) Birth of ecological crises such as global warming, ozone layer depletion, environmental pollution and land degradation.
(b) Development of resources or resource development implies not only exploitation, but also preservation and reuse. In case of natural resources, at the time of using them, their nature, type and the size of their reserve should be considered. These should not be used indiscriminately. Therefore, an equitable distribution of resources is necessary for a sustained quality of life and global peace. The resources must not be put to wrong use. This may lead to their depletion. Thus, resource development or planning is necessary.
How are the resources divided on the basis of the status of development? Give example of each type.
These can be divided into four types: (i) Potential resources: These are found in a region but have not been utilised e’g., enormous potential for development of wind and solar energy in Rajasthan and Gujarat. (ii) Developed resources: Resources whose quality and quantity have been determined for utRead more
These can be divided into four types:
See less(i) Potential resources: These are found in a region but have not been utilised e’g., enormous potential for development of wind and solar energy in Rajasthan and Gujarat.
(ii) Developed resources: Resources whose quality and quantity have been determined for utilisation. Their development depends on technology and their level of feasibility.
(iii) Stock: Materials in the environment which can satisfy human needs but human beings do not have the appropriate technology to access these e.g., two components of water-hydrogen and oxygen can be used as a rich source of energy but we, human beings, do not have technology to use them.
(iv) Reserves: These are the subset of the stock which can be used by present technology but their use has not been started fully e.g., river water can be used for generating hydroelectric power but presently it is being used only to a limited extent.
How are resources divided on the basis of ownership? Give example of each type.
These are divided as mentioned below: (l) Individual Resources: These are owned privately by individuals. Many farmers own land in villages. In cities, urban people own plots, houses and other property. (ii) Community owned Resources: These are owned by community. These are accessible to all the memRead more
These are divided as mentioned below:
See less(l) Individual Resources: These are owned privately by individuals. Many farmers own land in villages. In cities, urban people own plots, houses and other property.
(ii) Community owned Resources: These are owned by community. These are accessible to all the members of the community. Village commons (grazing grounds, burial grounds), public parks, picnic spots in urban areas are accessible to all the people living there.
(iii) National Resources: These are owned and belong to the nation or state. All the minerals, water resources, forests, wildlife etc. belong to the nation.
(iv) International Resource: These do not belong to any country. Some of these resources are regulated by international institutions. Oceanic resources beyond 200 km of the Exclusive Economic Zone belong to open ocean and no individual country can utilise these without the concurrence of international institutions
Distinguish between renewable and non-renewable resources.
The differences are as given below: Renewable Resources: 1. Renewable resources can be regenerated. 2. They are available continuously. 3. Water, air, forest are renewable resources. Non-Renewable Resources: 1. Non-Renewable resource cannot be regenerated. 2. They get exhausted. 3. Minerals, fossialRead more
The differences are as given below:
See lessRenewable Resources:
1. Renewable resources can be regenerated.
2. They are available continuously.
3. Water, air, forest are renewable resources.
Non-Renewable Resources:
1. Non-Renewable resource cannot be regenerated.
2. They get exhausted.
3. Minerals, fossial are non-renewable resources.
Explain the types of resources on the basis of exhaustibility with the help of examples.
On the basis of exhaustibility, the resources are of two types as mentioned below: (i) Renewable resources: These can be renewed or reproduced by physical, chemical or mechanical process. Examples are solar and wind energy, water and forests. The renewable resources may further be divided into contiRead more
On the basis of exhaustibility, the resources are of two types as mentioned below:
See less(i) Renewable resources: These can be renewed or reproduced by physical, chemical or mechanical process. Examples are solar and wind energy, water and forests. The renewable resources may further be divided into continuous or flow and biological. Continuous or flow resources are wind and water. Biological resources are vegetation (forests) and wildlife.
(ii) Non-renewable resources: They exhaust and take millions of years in their formation. Examples are minerals and fossil fuels. Some of the resources like metals are recyclable and some like fossil fuels cannot be recycled and get exhausted with their use.