Sec 1 Geography Chapter One: Natural Resources

What are natural resources?

• Materials or substances that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain

• Items that are not useful for economic gain

• Substances that only occur in laboratories

• Man-made materials used for economic gain

Explain the concept of non-renewable natural resources.

• Resources that cannot be easily replaced or regenerated within a short period of time.

• Non-renewable natural resources are abundant and unlimited in supply.

• Non-renewable natural resources are not affected by human activities.

• Resources that can be easily replaced or regenerated within a short period of time.

How do natural resources contribute to the economy of a country?

• By depleting the environment and causing pollution

• By increasing the cost of living for the citizens

• By reducing the availability of resources for future generations

• By providing raw materials for industries, generating employment, and earning foreign exchange through exports.

Discuss the importance of conserving natural resources.

• Conserving natural resources is important to ensure their availability for future generations and to maintain ecological balance.

• Conserving natural resources is not important as they are infinite and will never run out.

• It is not necessary to conserve natural resources as technology will always find a solution to replace them.

• The importance of conserving natural resources is overrated and unnecessary.

What are the different types of natural resources found in your country?

• Plastic, glass, metal, paper

• Gold, silver, diamonds, copper

• Oil, coal, natural gas, wind

• Water, minerals, forests, agricultural land

Explain the impact of human activities on natural resources.

• Human activities have no impact on natural resources.

• Human activities can actually improve natural resources.

• Natural resources are not affected by human activities.

• Human activities can lead to the depletion and degradation of natural resources.

Discuss the role of government in managing natural resources.

• The government plays a crucial role in managing natural resources through regulations, policies, and conservation efforts.

• The government has no role in managing natural resources

• Natural resources should be managed by private companies only

• The government should exploit natural resources without any regulations

What are the challenges faced in the sustainable use of natural resources?

• Overabundance of resources, lack of environmental impact, and unnecessary conservation efforts

• Depletion of resources, environmental degradation, and the need for conservation and sustainable management

• Resource abundance, lack of environmental degradation, and no need for sustainable management

• Sustainable use of resources, minimal environmental impact, and no need for conservation

Describe the concept of sustainable development in relation to natural resources.

• Responsible use of natural resources to meet present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs

• Ignoring the impact of natural resource use on future generations

• Exploiting natural resources to the point of depletion

• Using natural resources without any concern for future generations