Question

land is a natural resource of utmost importance " justify the statement with appropriate arguments

Answer 1

Land is an important natural resource, because :

(i) All ecocomic activities are performed on land.

(ii) It supports natural vegetation and wildlife.

(iii) Most of the minerals are formed in land.

(iv) It is used for transport and communication system

Answer 2

The following are the reasons in support of the given statement:

1. We, humans, survive on land we used to conduct our commercial enterprises on land.

2. Land sustains essential vegetation, human life, wildlife, economic activities, communication systems and transport etc.

3. A number of minerals are found in the land.

4. It is a fixed factor of production.