1. Resources
The chapter provides an understanding of resources, which are defined as anything used to satisfy a need, emphasizing their utility and value. It differentiates between natural, human-made, and human resources and highlights the importance of sustainable development and resource conservation to ensure these resources are preserved for future generations.
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What we have learnt
- Resources can satisfy needs and come in various forms.
- The utility or usability of an object gives it the status of a resource.
- Sustainable development and resource conservation are crucial for maintaining the planet's health.
Key Concepts
- -- Resource
- Anything that can be used to satisfy a need, characterized by its utility and value.
- -- Sustainable Development
- Carefully utilizing resources to meet current requirements while ensuring their availability for future generations.
- -- Human Resources
- The knowledge, skills, and abilities of people, considered crucial in creating and sustaining other resources.
- -- Natural Resources
- Resources that are drawn from nature and used without significant modification.
- -- Human Made Resources
- Resources created by altering natural substances for specific human uses, such as buildings and machinery.
- -- Resource Conservation
- The practice of using resources wisely and giving them time to regenerate, ensuring their availability for the future.
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