Geagraphy chapter Resources
1. What are gift of nature?
2. Why were the early humans dependant on environment?
3. How did the gift of nature become resorces?
4. What is resorce?
5. On What besis are industrial activities dependent.
Answers
Explanation:
1. Gifts of nature are fruits and nuts growing on trees, sunlight, rain, fresh flowing water, clean air, the sound of birds singing, beautiful vistas overlooking landscapes, the diversity of life on this planet.
2. Early humans depended upon their knowledge of crops and seasons in order for survival. Eventually, as brain size increased and more humans adapted to different environments, advances were made in human technology.
3. Yes, a gift of nature can become a resource in the following manner: Foremost, if human beings are able to recognise any substances as a resource.
4. A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively.
5.(i) the agro-industries have given a major boost to agriculture by raising its productivity.
(ii) Agriculture needs pumps, fertilizers, insecticides etc, which creates demand for industry to produce such items.