Geography Class 8, Chapter 1: Resources

What is a Resource?

• Definition: Anything useful and satisfies needs
  • Examples: Water, car, train, forest, etc.
• Conversion: Substances can become resources through time and technology

Types of Resources

1. Natural Resources

• Definition: Resources from nature, usable without much modification
  • Examples: Coal, water, soil, petroleum
• Classification by Availability:
  • Renewable Resources: Can renew naturally and quickly over time
    • Examples: Water, soil, forest, solar energy, wind energy
  • Non-Renewable Resources: Have limited stock, take thousands of years to renew
    • Examples: Coal, petroleum

2. Human-Made Resources

• Definition: New and useful things created using natural resources
  • Example: Extracting iron from iron ore
• Examples: Bridges, roads, machinery, technology

3. Human Resources

• Definition: Human beings with knowledge, skills, and technology to create resources
• Enhancement: Education and proper health facilities create valuable human resources

Conserving Resources

• Definition: Using resources carefully, allowing for renewal
• Methods:
  • Use wisely
  • Allow time for renewal
• Sustainable Development: Using resources in a limited way and conserving for the future

Conclusion

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