Chapter 1 – Resources Notes
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Resource
A resource is anything that can be used to fulfil our needs or make our lives easier. For example- Water, Soil, Coal, Houses, Bridges, and Electricity.
Three types of resources
- Natural resources
- Human made resources
- Human resources.
Natural resources
Resources that are taken from nature and used with little changes are called natural resources.
Example – water soil coal etc.
Two types of natural resources
- Renewal
- Non-renewal.
Renewable resources
Renewable resources are natural resources that can be used again and again because they are natural things that never run out or can be replaced quickly sunlight and wind, are unlimited and will never run out.
Example – sunlight, wind, water, soil etc.
Non-renewable resources
Non-renewable resources are things we get from nature that can run out because they take a very long time to form again much longer than a human lifetime. Once they are used up, they are gone for a very long time.
Examples are coal, petrol, and natural gas.
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Human made resources
Human-made resources are things that people create using natural resources to make life easier or better. They are not found in nature but are created by humans using their ideas and skills.
Examples – Structure like bridges, houses etc.
Human resources
Human resources are the people who work and use their knowledge, skills, and energy to create or improve things. People use their skills to turn natural things into useful resources.
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Resource conservation
Resource conservation means using natural resources in a thoughtful and responsible way to ensure they last for a long time and do not run out this can be done by reducing waste, recycling, reusing materials, and promoting sustainable practices that help preserve the environment and its resources.
Sustainable development
Sustainable development means using resources in a balanced way so that we meet our needs today without harming the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It focuses on finding a way to use natural resources wisely, avoid waste, and protect the environment.
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