G 10 G Ch 1 P-B

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

• Coal

• Petroleum

• Solar energy

• Natural gas

Iron ore is an example of which type of resource?

• Renewable

• Biotic

• Flow

• Non-renewable

Which one of the following is a biotic resource?

• Land

• Water

• Human beings

• Minerals

Resources that are found in a region but have not been utilized are termed as:

• Potential resources

• Developed resources

• Stock

• Reserves

Which of the following is an example of a national resource?

• Roads

• Forests

• Wildlife sanctuaries

• All of the above

The process of transformation of things available in our environment that have utility is called:

• Resource planning

• Sustainable development

• Resource development

• Resource conservation

Which one of the following is not a factor of resource development?

• Technology

• Institutions

• Time

• Religion

The Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit was held in:

• 1990

• 1992

• 1994

• 1996

Agenda 21 was adopted in which summit?

• Kyoto Protocol

• Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit

• Montreal Protocol

• Earth Day Summit

Which of the following is not a principle of sustainable development?

• Respect and care for all forms of life

• Improve the quality of human life

• Increase the exploitation of resources

• Conserve the Earth's vitality and diversity