.classification of resources
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Explanation:
A resource is a source or supply from which a benefit is produced and that has some utility. Resources can broadly be classified upon their availability — they are classified into renewable and non-renewable resources. ... Examples of renewable resources are air, water, natural gas, wind, solar energy, etc
classification of resources:-
Resources are classified in the following ways:-
✰ In the basis of origin :- biotic and abiotic.
✰ On the basis of exhaustibility - renewable and non renewable.
✰ On the basis of ownership - individual, community, national and international.
✰ On the basis of status of development - potential, developed stock and reserves.
some important resources:-
1) on the basis of origin:-
1) abiotic resources :- All those things which are composed of non - living things are called abiotic resources.
Eg:- rocks, and metals .
2) biotic resources :- the resources which are obtained from biosphere and have life are called biotic resources.
Eg:- flora, fauna , fisheries etc..
2)on the basis of exhaustibility:-
1) Renewable resources:-
The resources which can be renewed or reproduced by Physical , chemical or mechanical processes are called renewable resources.
Eg:- solar energy ,wind energy, forests etc.
2) Non-renewable resources:-
the resources which are formed from death and decaying plants and animals and takes millions of years for their formation are called non - renewable resources .
Eg:- metals, fossil fuels like coal , petroleum etc.