Chapter 1 – Resources Questions and Answers

Content Structure

A. Exercise questions & answers
- Answer the following questions
B. Additional question & answer
- Multiple choice questions & answers (MCQs)
- Fill in the blanks
- True or False
- Match the following
- Short-type questions & answers
- Long-type questions & answers

A. Exercise questions & answers

Answer the following questions.

(i) Why are resources distributed unequally over the earth?
Ans: Resources are not spread evenly across the Earth because the shape of the land, weather, and height of places are different. These things affect the places and the way people live in those areas.

(ii) What is resource conservation?
Ans: Resource conservation means using natural resources carefully and responsibly so they last longer. It includes saving, reusing, and recycling resources to protect them for future use and keep the environment healthy.

(iii) Why are human resources important?
Ans: Human resources are important because people use their knowledge and skills to turn natural resources into useful things. Without human effort, most natural resources cannot be used properly or made valuable for daily needs.

(iv) What is sustainable development?
Ans: Sustainable development means using resources wisely to meet today’s needs without harming the environment or finishing them. It helps protect nature, reduce waste, and keep enough resources for future generations.

Tick the correct answer.

(i) Which of the following does NOT make the substance a resource?
(a) utility
(b) value
(c) quantity

Ans: (c) quantity.

(ii) Which one of the following is a human-made resource?
(a) medicines to treat cancer
(b) spring water
(c) tropical forests

Ans: (a) medicine to treat cancer.

(iii) Complete the statement: Non-renewable resources are __________.
(a) those that have limited stock
(b) made by human beings
(c) derived from a non-living thing

Ans: (a) those which have limited stock.

B. Additional question & answer

Multiple choice questions & answers (MCQs)

1. Which resource is used without much modification?
(a) Human-made resource
(b) Non-renewable resource
(c) Natural resource
(d) Biotic resource

Ans (c) Natural resource

2. What is the main characteristic of inexhaustible resources?
(a) They are abundant and cannot be depleted.
(b) They are only available in certain geographic areas.
(c) They are limited in supply and can be depleted.
(d) They can be renewed quickly through natural processes.

Ans (a) They are abundant and cannot be depleted.

3. Identify the non-renewable resource –
(a) Technology
(b) wind
(c) coal
(d) Road

Ans: (c) Coal.

4. Technology is an example of –
(a) Biotic resource
(b) Cultural resource
(c) Human-made resource
(D) Human resource

Ans: (c) Human-made resource

5. Which one is an example of an abiotic resources?
(a) Water
(b) Animals
(c) Petroleum gas
(d) None of these

Ans: (a) Water

6. What does the stock of a resource refer to?
(a) The rate at which a resource is used.
(b) The process of renewing a resource.
(c) The total amount of a resource available for use.
(d) The amount of a resource that can never be replenished.

Ans: (c) The total amount of a resource available for use.

7. Which of the following is not an example of a human resource?
(a) An engineer
(b) A Teacher
(c) A computer
(d) A labourer

Ans: (c) A computer

8. Which of the following is considered to have utility?
(a) A diamond
(b) A rock in a desert
(c) A pile of garbage
(d) All of the above

Ans: (a) A diamond

9. Using resources carefully and giving them time to renew is called –
(a) Resource conservation
(b) Sustainable development
(c) Human resource development
(d) renewable resource

Ans: (a) Resource conservation

10. Using resources wisely and saving them for the future is called –
(a) Non-renewable resource
(b) Abiotic resource
(c) Sustainable resource
(d) Human resource

Ans: (c) Sustainable resource

11. Which of the following helps in resource conservation?
(a) Burning fossil fuels
(b) Cutting down forests
(c) Recycling and reusing
(d) Using plastic more
Ans: (c) Recycling and reusing

12. Which factor does not affect the distribution of natural resources?
(a) Climate
(b) Height of land
(c) Shape of land
(d) Population size
Ans: (d) Population size

Fill in the blanks

(i) A substance becomes a resource if it has ____________ . (Utility)
(ii) ____________ are important factors of a substance a resource. (Technology)
(iii) Coal and petroleum are examples of ___________ resources. (Non-renewable)
(iv) Air is a _____________ resource. (Unbiquitous)
(v) Physical factors affecting the presence of a localised resource are _____ and ____. (Terrain, Climate)
(vi) Resources need to be conserved for the _____________ generation. (Future)
(vii) Any substance having utility in any way is a ____________. (Resource)
(viii) Biotic resource is a ____________ resource. (Living)
(ix) Human-made resources are _____________ and _____________. (Buildings, Roads)
(x) Resource conservation is the protection of ______________ resource. (Natural)

True or False

1. Renewable resources are natural resources. (True)

2. Human-made resources are created using natural resources. (True)

3. Examples of non-renewable resources are sunlight, wind, and water. (False)

4. Resource conservation means using natural resources thoughtfully and responsibly. (True)

5. Sustainable development means using resources in an unbalanced way. (False)

6. Coal, petrol, and natural gas are examples of non-renewable resources. (True)

7. Resources are of four types. (False)

8. Reducing waste, recycling, and reusing all help to preserve the environment. (True)

9. Sustainable development focuses on using natural resources wisely, avoiding waste, and protecting the environment. (True)

10. Natural resources are of three types. (False)

11. Reusing old materials helps conserve resources. (True)

12. All resources are available in equal amounts everywhere on Earth. (False)

13. Non-renewable resources take millions of years to form. (True)

14. Sustainable practices help protect the Earth for future generations. (True)

15. Technology plays no role in turning substances into useful resources. (False)

Match the following

Column I	Column II
1. A renewable source of energy	a. Non-renewable resource
2. Human-made resources	b. Patent
3. Renewable resource	c. Windmill
4. Metal	d. Plants and animals
5. It is a legal right that gives someone	e. Bridges
6. Biotic resource	f. Sun, wind
7. Limited stock	g. Economic value

Ans:

Column I	Column II
1. A renewable source of energy	c. Windmill
2. Human-made resources	e. Bridges
3. Renewable resource	f. Sun, wind
4. Metal	g. Economic value
5. It is a legal right that gives someone	b. Patent
6. Biotic resource	d. Plants and animals
7. Limited stock	a. Non-renewable resource

Short-type questions & answers

1. What is the resource?
Ans: A resource is something that has value and is used by people to satisfy their needs and wants, such as water, energy, and raw materials.

2. Give 4 examples of resources.
Ans: Air, water, natural gas, sunlight, etc are examples of resources.

3. What are the different types of resources?
Ans: Resources are classified into three parts
a. Natural resource
b. Human-made resource
c. Human resource

4. Definition of natural resource?
Ans: Resources that come from nature and are used without much modification are called natural resources. Examples are freshwater, soil, oil, wind, sunlight, natural gas, etc.

5. Give two examples of renewable and non-renewable resources.
Ans: Examples of renewable resources are the sun and wind.
Examples of nonrenewable resources are coal and natural gas.

6. Renewable and non-renewable resources which one is limited stock?
Ans: Non-renewable resource is limited stock.

7. Define renewable resources.
Ans: Renewable resources are natural resources that can be used repeatedly because they do not finish and can be replaced quickly. Examples are sunlight, wind energy, forests, and water.

8. What is technology?
Ans: Technology is the application of scientific knowledge to create tools, devices, or systems that solve problems and make life easier for people.

9. What is utility?
Ans: Utility is the quality or value of something that makes it useful and provides satisfaction to people when they use it.

10. What is resource conservation?
Ans: Resource conservation is the careful management and protection of natural resources to prevent waste and ensure their availability for future generations.

11. What is a patent?
Ans: A patent is a legal right granted to an inventor, giving them exclusive authority to make, use, or sell their invention for a specific period.

12. Give one example of economic value.
Ans: Gold has economic value as it is used to make jewellery like necklaces, rings, and earrings, which are highly valued by people.

13. Give one example of a human-made resource.
Ans: Technology is a human-made resource.

14. Define sustainable development.
Ans: Sustainable development is the process of using resources to meet current needs without compromising the ability of future generations.

15. What makes a resource valuable?
Ans: A resource is valuable when people can use it to make life easier and better. It helps meet the needs and wants of people in different places.

Long-type questions & answers

1. What are the principles of sustainable development?
Ans: The principles of sustainable development focus on balancing the environment, society, and economy for long-term well-being.

Use water, energy, and materials carefully so there is enough for everyone now and in the future.
Make sure everyone has access to basic things like food, clean water, and a safe place to live.
Keep the air, water, and land clean by reducing pollution and caring for the places where animals and plants live.
Encourage using renewable resources, like solar and wind energy, that don’t harm the planet.
Support education and opportunities for everyone, especially those in need, so everyone can live a better life.

2. Show the difference between natural and human-made resources.
Ans:

Natural Resource	Human-made Resource
1. Resources that are drawn from nature and used without much modification are called natural resources.	1. Human-made resources are things that are created by humans using natural resources.
2. Natural resources found in nature.	2. These are created by humans using natural resources.
3. Examples – Water, Soil, Coal etc.	3. Examples – Building, Machine, Road etc.

3. Define natural resources. Explain the part of the natural resources.
Ans: Natural resources come directly from nature and are used with little or no change, like air, water, soil, and minerals. These are nature’s free gifts and can often be used as they are. However, sometimes we need simple tools or machines to use them properly, like using tools to get salt from the ground.

Examples: air, sunlight, wind, oil, natural gas, etc.

Natural resources are classified into two parts
(a) Renewable resource
(b) Non-renewable resource

(a) Renewable Resource: Renewable resources are natural resources that can be used repeatedly because they do not finish and can be replaced quickly. Sunlight and wind are unlimited, so they are not affected by repeated use. However, water, soil, and forests must be used carefully because they are limited. Although water is a natural resource, in many places, people do not have enough clean water.
Examples: sunlight, wind, water, soil, solar energy, wind energy, etc.
(b) Non-renewable resources: Non-renewable resources are natural things that can be finished after some use, as they take a very long time to form again, than a human lifetime. Natural resources are not found equally all over the Earth because the shape of the land, weather, and height of places are different.
Examples: coal, petrol, natural gas, etc.

4. Difference between potential and actual resources?
Ans:

Potential Resource	Actual Resource
1. A potential resource refers to a natural resource that is available in a region and is known to exist, but it is not currently being used.	1. An actual resource is a natural resource that has been surveyed, quantified, and actively used.
2. Examples: solar energy and wind energy.	2. Examples: coal, water.
3. These resources are not actively used at present	3. These resources are actively used in the present.

5. What are the differences between biotic and abiotic resources?
Ans:

Biotic Resource	Abiotic Resource
1. These resources come from nature.	1. These are resources that come from non-living elements of nature.
2. Examples: wood, fish, livestock.	2. Examples: water, air, sunlight.
3. These resources come from plants, animals, and other living beings.	3. These resources come from non-living components such as minerals, water, and air.

6. Describe the human resource.
Ans: Human resources are people who apply their knowledge, skills, and energy to complete tasks and create useful products. People transform natural resources into valuable products using their thinking and skills. People who receive a strong education and maintain their health are capable of performing well and contributing more. This is called human resource development, which means improving people’s abilities to make them more productive and valuable.

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