Question

"Do you think that resources are free gifts of nature as is assumed by many ? They are not. Resources are a function of human activities." Can't understand the meaning of the third line and its relation with the first to lines . Please explain.

Answer 1

It means resources are developed by human activities and they are not freee gifts of nature as we all assume .

Answer 2

it means that resources satisfy human needs.
Resources are limited and therefore should be utilized carefully though are free gifts of nature(natural resources)