1. Resources

Resources

Ncert solution for class 8 social science Geography chapter-01.

Question (i)
 Why are resources distributed unequally over the earth?
Answer-
 The distribution of resources depends on various factors such as physical nature of the place. The physical factors include terrain, climate, height above sea level, etc. Since these factors vary in different parts of the world, resources are pot distributed over the earth.

(ii) What is resource development?
Answer-Resource development is the method of utilising our intelligence in order to improve the quality, usability and utility of a resource.

(iii) Why are human resources important?
Answer-
Human resources are important because they have an intelligent mind which can make best use of nature to create more resources. Had humans not been there, different substances would not have been resources. Their utility can only be realised by human beings.

(iv) What is sustainable development?
Answer-
We should use resources in such a balanced way that we satisfy our needs as well as conserve them for future. This concept is called sustainable development.

Question. 2. Tick the correct answer..
 (i) Which one of the following does not make a substance a resource?
 (a) utility 
(b) value 
(c) quantity
 (ii) Which one of the following is a human-made resource?
 (a) medicines to treat cancer    
(b) spring water                
(c) tropical forests
 (iii) Non-renewable resources are.....  
(a) those which have limited stock 
(b) made by human beings 
(c) derived from non-living things

Answer. (i) (c), (ii) (a), (iii) (a).

EXTRA QUESTIONS

Question..1. What is the condition for a substance to be called a resource?
Answer. A substance needs to have some utility to be called a resource.
Question..2.What are natural resources?
Answer. Resources that are drawn directly from nature are called natural resources.
Question..3. What is the name given to the type of resources that have limited stock?
Answer. The resources having limited stock are called non-renewable resources.
Question..4.What is meant by renewable resources?          
 Answer. Renewable resources are an energy source that cannot be depleted and are able to supply a continuous source of clean energy.