Geography Resources Class 8
Practice Zone I
1. The characteristics of resources are:usability, value, time and
technology.
a. Usability - The main characteristic of a substance that makes it a
resource is its usability or utility.
The importance of the resource varies from person to person as the
need differs.
b. Value-Value means worth. Substances such as minerals like coal,
iron, etc. which have economic
values are all resources.
c. Time- Sometimes a substance becomes a resource with the passage
of time, when its use is felt or
recognised. Wildlife has become a resource since its importance is
recognised in maintaining ecological balance.
d. Technology-Technology is the application of knowledge and skill for
making new things from the available materials and substances. It adds
value to the existing substance.
3.Technology can be used to make recycled paper and can help in
saving paper and trees.
Practice Zone 2
1. Resources are classified on the basis of their origin into Natural,
Man-made and Human resources.
, 2.Yes, domestic garbage can be called a resource. It is a renewable
resource.
3.Water and solar energy are called renewable resources because they
do not replenish with usage and time.
Practice Zone 3
I. Canals and WindMills.
2.The rate at which the resources are produced is known as productivity.
3.Yes, it is a man-made resource because it is packed in bottles and
added minerals are provided to keep it fresh.
4. In order to utilize the maximum human potential, people are provided
training to manage human resources more efficiently. This function of
management is known as human resource management.
Improving the skills of the people so that they can give good output is
known as human resource Development.
Practice Zone 4
2. Three ways in which we can contribute towards saving the natural
environment are:
a. Reduce wastage of water.
b. Use electricity cautiously.
c. Reduce the wastage of paper and recycle paper.
Observation book
Check Point
I. Any aspect of the physical environment that people value and use to
meet a need is termed as a resource.
Practice Zone I
1. The characteristics of resources are:usability, value, time and
technology.
a. Usability - The main characteristic of a substance that makes it a
resource is its usability or utility.
The importance of the resource varies from person to person as the
need differs.
b. Value-Value means worth. Substances such as minerals like coal,
iron, etc. which have economic
values are all resources.
c. Time- Sometimes a substance becomes a resource with the passage
of time, when its use is felt or
recognised. Wildlife has become a resource since its importance is
recognised in maintaining ecological balance.
d. Technology-Technology is the application of knowledge and skill for
making new things from the available materials and substances. It adds
value to the existing substance.
3.Technology can be used to make recycled paper and can help in
saving paper and trees.
Practice Zone 2
1. Resources are classified on the basis of their origin into Natural,
Man-made and Human resources.
, 2.Yes, domestic garbage can be called a resource. It is a renewable
resource.
3.Water and solar energy are called renewable resources because they
do not replenish with usage and time.
Practice Zone 3
I. Canals and WindMills.
2.The rate at which the resources are produced is known as productivity.
3.Yes, it is a man-made resource because it is packed in bottles and
added minerals are provided to keep it fresh.
4. In order to utilize the maximum human potential, people are provided
training to manage human resources more efficiently. This function of
management is known as human resource management.
Improving the skills of the people so that they can give good output is
known as human resource Development.
Practice Zone 4
2. Three ways in which we can contribute towards saving the natural
environment are:
a. Reduce wastage of water.
b. Use electricity cautiously.
c. Reduce the wastage of paper and recycle paper.
Observation book
Check Point
I. Any aspect of the physical environment that people value and use to
meet a need is termed as a resource.
