Question

1. Which one of the following types of
resources is iron ore?
(a) Renewable
(b) Flow
(c)Biotic
(d) Non-renewable
2.Justify the statement, "Resources
are a function of human activities".
3. Explain the classification of
resources on the basis of exhaustibility
and give two examples each.
4. Which soil is known as cotton soil?
5. Which one of the following is the
main cause of land degradation in
Punjab?
(a) Intensive cultivation
(c) Over irrigation
(b) Deforestation
(d) Overgrazing​

Answer 1

Explanation:

1 a renewable

5 d overgrazing

4 regur or black soil

Answer 2

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1. Non renewable

Additional Information:-

A non-renewable resource is a natural resource that cannot be readily replaced by natural means at a quick enough pace to keep up with consumption. An example is carbon-based fossil fuel. The original organic matter, with the aid of heat and pressure, becomes a fuel such as oil or gas.

2. Resources are a function of human activities. Human beings themselves are essential components of resources. They transform material available in our environment into resources and use them. On the basis of ownership resource can be – individual, community, national and international.

These kind of questions come in short type questions in exam. you need Some attention to learn it.

3. On the basis of exhaustibility resources are classified as; ... For example - Solar energy, wind energy, hydraulic energy r water resources, forests and wildlife, etc. They may further be divided into; Continuous or flow - wind and water etc.

Additional Information:-

A exhaustibility resource is a natural resource that cannot be readily replaced by natural means at a quick enough pace to keep up with consumption. An example is carbon-based fossil fuel. The original organic matter, with the aid of heat and pressure, becomes a fuel such as oil or gas.

4. Black soil...

Additional Information:-

Black soil in India is rich in metals such as Iron, Magnesium and Aluminum. However it is deficient in Nitrogen, Potassium, Phosphorous and Humus. Black soil is of red colour mainly due to its iron oxide content. ... These soils are made up of volcanic rocks and lava-flow.

5. Over Irrigation.

Additional Information:-

Over irrigation is main cause of land degradation in Punjab due to waterlogging leading to increase in salinity and alkalinity in the soil. Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh are the states facing issue of land degradation