Question

8) Which one of the following statement is true about the term

resources?

a) Resources are free gifts of nature.

b) They are the functions of human activities.

c) All those things which are found in nature.

d) Things which cannot be used to fulfill our needs.​

Answer 1

b) They are the functions of human activities

Explanation:

(i) Resources are the human activities' function

(ii) Human themselves are vital elements of resources

(iii) They (humans) transform material available (that is, apply processes to make a resource so as to utilise it to satisfy human needs) in our environment into resources and use them. For instance water is a natural resource however water become a resource when it used for solar energy or irrigation etc

(iv) Resources are finite (limited) and must be utilised judiciously.

Answer 2

b) They are the functions of human activities.

Explanation:

• A resource means a source of supply which are man-made and natural and is not the gifts of nature and rather is a function on human activities as a man can transform material available to the environment.  

• Like the water in a river which is used for irrigation purposes. Thus resources are not free gifts of nature they have to have some utility or value of use. They satisfy human wants and needs.

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