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Class 8 Geography - Chapter 1: Resources

Definition of Resources

Resource: Anything that has utility and adds value to life is called a resource.

Types of Resources:

Natural Resources: Resources that are drawn from nature and used without much modification.

Renewable Resources: Resources that can be renewed or replenished.

Non-renewable Resources: Resources that have a limited stock and can get exhausted.

Classification of Resources

On the basis of Origin:

Biotic Resources: Obtained from the biosphere and have life (e.g., human beings, flora, fauna).

Abiotic Resources: Composed of non-living things (e.g., rocks, metals).

On the basis of Exhaustibility:

Renewable Resources: Can be renewed quickly (e.g., solar energy, wind energy).

Non-renewable Resources: Take millions of years to form and cannot be renewed easily (e.g., coal,

petroleum).

On the basis of Ownership:

Individual Resources: Owned privately by individuals (e.g., land, plots, houses).

Community Resources: Accessible to all members of the community (e.g., parks, community halls).

National Resources: Belong to the nation (e.g., forests, wildlife, rivers).

International Resources: Belong to international bodies (e.g., open oceans).


On the basis of the Status of Development:

Potential Resources: Found in a region but have not been utilized (e.g., solar energy in Rajasthan).

Developed Resources: Surveyed and quality and quantity determined for utilization.

Stock: Resources that have the potential to satisfy human needs but humans do not have the

appropriate technology to access them (e.g., hydrogen).

Reserves: Subset of the stock which can be used with existing technology but their use has not yet

been started.

Importance of Resources

Essential for human survival and economic development.

Need for sustainable management and conservation to ensure availability for future generations.

Sustainable Development

Sustainable Development: Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising

the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Emphasizes balance between resource use and conservation.

Encourages methods like recycling, reducing consumption, and reusing materials.

Human-made Resources

Resources created by humans to make life easier (e.g., buildings, machinery, roads).

Resource Planning

Resource planning involves the judicious use of resources.

Stages of Resource Planning:

1. Identification and Inventory: Surveying, mapping, and measuring resources.

2. Planning Structure: Developing a structure for the utilization of resources.


3. Matching Resource Development: Coordinating resource development plans with national

development plans.

Summary

Resources are vital for human existence and development.

Classification helps in understanding and managing resources effectively.

Sustainable development ensures that resources are available for future generations.

Proper planning and conservation are necessary for resource management.

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