Understanding Resources and Resourcefulness

The video tutorial explores the concept of 'resource', defining it as wealth, money, minerals, land, or other useful things. It delves into the etymology of the word, tracing its origins from French and Latin. The tutorial also discusses related words like 'resourceful', 'surge', and 'resonate', explaining their meanings. Finally, it provides examples of how 'resource' can be used in sentences, both as a noun and an adjective, emphasizing the importance of being resourceful.

What is considered a natural resource?

• Timber and stone

• Concrete and asphalt

• Electricity and gas

• Plastic and metal

What does the word 'resource' mean in terms of wealth?

• A collection of valuable items

• A source of money or useful things

• A method of saving money

• A type of currency

From which language does the word 'resource' originate?

• Spanish

• French

• Italian

• German

What does the prefix 're' in 'resource' signify?

• Sideways

• Downward

• Forward

• Back or again

What does the word 'resourceful' mean?

• Having a lot of money

• Being clever and capable

• Being very wealthy

• Having many friends

What does the word 'surge' mean?

• To fall down

• To push forward like a wave

• To remain still

• To move backward

What does the word 'resonate' mean?

• To move slowly

• To vibrate quickly

• To remain silent

• To sound again or echo

How can the ocean's tides be used as a resource?

• For fishing

• As a source of renewable energy

• For swimming

• As a tourist attraction

What is a personal example of using the tides as a resource?

• Fishing

• Surfing

• Collecting beach glass

• Sunbathing

What is an example of being resourceful?

• Hiring more staff

• Buying new equipment

• Repurposing materials from shipwrecks

• Saving money in a bank