Resources and Development

1. what are the features of the resources?

• they have Limited stock

• they have alternate uses

• They satisfy human wants

• all above

Wisely Use of resources and saving them for future generations is called

• Economic growth

• Saving resources

• Sustainable development

• Wastage of resources

Biotic resources are

• Derived from living things

• Made by human beings

• derived from nonliving things

Resources who is quantity and location is known to the world is called

• Potential resources

• Local resources

• Actual resources

Which one of the following is a human made resources

• medicine to treat cancer

• Spring water

• Tropical forest

Resources which are found everywhere are known as

• Localised resources

• actual resources

• Ubiquitous resources

Which one of the following is not a factor affecting soil formation

• Time

• Soil texture

• Organic matter

Which one of the following method is most appropriate to check soil erosion on steep slopes?

• Shelter belts

• Mulching

• Terrace cultivation

Which one of the following is not in favour of the conservation of nature?

• Switch off the bulb when not in use

• Close the tap immediately after using

• Dispose polybags after shopping

Freshwater is only about – – – – – percent.

(a)