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NCERT Class 8 Geography Chapter 1 Notes
Resources
Any object or substance that has some utility (use) and some value is called a resource.
Types of Resources
(1) Natural Resources
– Found in nature.
– Used without much modification.
– Renewable and non-renewable resources.
– Examples: Air, Land, Water, Soil, Minerals, etc.
| Renewable Resources | Non-renewable Resources |
|---|---|
| – Unlimited in nature. – renewed quickly if exhausted | – Limited stock. – Can’t be renewed if exhausted |
| – Solar and wind energy, water, etc. | – Coal, Petroleum, natural gas, etc. |
(2) Human-made Resources
– Made by Humans using natural resources.
– Examples: Technology, Buildings, Machines, etc.
(3) Human Resources
– People are called Human Resources.
– Education, skills and health add value to Human Resources.
| Human Resource Development |
|---|
| Improving the quality of people’s skills so that they are able to create more resources. |
Conserving Resources
Resource Conservation
Using resources carefully and giving them time to get renewed.
Each person can contribute by 3R Principle:
(1) Reducing consumption
(2) Recycling
(3) Reusing things.
Sustainable Development
Balancing the use of resources and also conserving them for the future.
Principles of Sustainable Development
– Respect and care for all forms of life
– Improve the quality of human life
– Conserve the earth’s vitality and diversity
– Minimize the depletion of natural resources
– Change personal attitude and practices towards the environment
– Enable communities to care for their own environment.