Geo class 8

Consider the following statements:

1. Utility or usability is what makes an object or substance a resources.

2. Patent means the exclusive right on any idea or invention.

3. Technology is the application of the latest knowledge and skill in doing or making things.

• 1 only

• 1 and 2 only

• 1 and 3 only

• 1,2 and 3

On the basis of their development and use the natural resources are classified into following groups:

1. Actual and Potential resources

2. Abiotic and Biotic Resources

3. Domestic and Commercial Resources

• 1 only

• 1 and 2 only

• 2 and 3 only

• 3 only

Consider the following statement:

1. Quantity if the 'Actual resources' are known and these resources are being used in the present.

2. The entire quantity of 'potential resources' are known and these are not being used at present.

• 1 only

• 2 only

• Both1 and 2

• None of the above

Match the following:

Resources Regions

1. Coal a.Ruhr region

2. Petroleum b.Ladakh

3. Dark Soil c.West Asia

4. Uranium d.Netherland

5. High speed winds e.Deccan Plateau

• 1-e, 2-c, 3-b, 4-a, 5-d

• 1-a, 2-c, 3-e, 4-b, 5-d

• 1-a, 2-c, 3-e, 4-b, 5-d

• 1-c, 2-e, 3-a, 4-b, 5-d

Which of the following are abiotic resources?

1.Soil

2. Roads

3. Minerals

4. Rocks

• 1, 2 and 3

• 2,3 and 4

• 1,2,3 and 4

• 1, 3, and 4

Consider the following statement with reference to renewable resources :

1. These resources get renewed or replenished quickly.

2. All the renewable resources are unlimited and not affected by human activities.

• 1 only

• 2 only

• Both 1 and 2

• None of the above

Consider the following statement:

1. Non renewable may take thousands of years to get renewed or replenished.

2. These resources have a limited stock.

• 1 only

• 2 only

• Both 1 and 2

• None of the above

Consider the following statement:

1. Resources that are found everywhere are called localized resources.

2. Resources those are found only in certain places are known as ubiquitous resources.

• 1 only

• 2 only

• Both 1 and 2

• None of the above

Consider the following statements:

1. The distribution on natural resources depends upon the number of physical factors.

2. People can make the best use of natural resources with the help of knowledge, skill and technology.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

• 1 only

• 2 only

• Both 1 and 2

• None of the above

Which of the following are the human made resources?

1. Technology

2. Gardens

3. Dams

• 1 and 2 only

• 1 and 3 only

• 2 and 3 only

• 1.2 and 3