Types of resources

TYPES OF RESOURCES - RESOURCES & DEVELOPMENT CLASS X GEOGRAPHY

1. TYPES OF RESOURCES CLASS X GEOGRAPHY CHAPTER: RESOURCE & DEVELOPMENT MODULE : II

2. A. General Classification Natural Resources Man made Resources Human Resources

3. NATURAL RESOUCES These are freely available in the nature They are naturally formed. Examples: Water, Soil, Sunlight ,Wind .

4. MAN MADE RESOURCES These are the resources made by human beings . These are either made from natural items or made newly . Example: Furniture ,T.V, Books ,Vehicles

5. HUMAN RESOURCES It includes human beings and our qualities and potentials. Examples: Health ,Beauty , Intelligence.

6. B. On the basis of Origin Biotic Abiotic

7. BIOTIC RESOURCES These are obtained from biosphere. They have life or living resources . Examples: Human beings, Flora ,Fauna, Livestock.

8. ABIOTIC RESOURCES These are composed of non living things . These are resources without life. Example: Rocks and metals.

9. C . On The Basis Of Exhaustibility or Use. Renewable Resources Non Renewable Resources

10. RENEWABLE RESOURCES These are the resources that can be renewed or reproduced by physical, chemical or mechanical processes . They are also known as replenishable or inexhaustible resources. They are further be divided into continuous or flow. The formation of these type of resources takes short period of time for its formation. They are generally found abundant in nature .

11. NON-RENEWABLE RESOURCES These are the resources that cannot be renewed or reproduced by physical, chemical or mechanical processes . They are also known as non replenishable or exhaustible resources . They are further be divided into recyclable and non recyclable resources . These resources take millions of years in their formation. They are scarce or limited in nature .

12. D. On the basis of Ownership. Individual Resources Community Owned Resources National Resources International resources

13. INDIVIDUAL RESOURCES These are owned by private individuals. Example: Individual plots of land, Houses and other property, Plantation ,Pasture lands ,Ponds ,Water in well etc.

14. COMMUNITY OWNED RESOURCES These are resources which are accessible to all the members of the community . Examples: Common grazing grounds ,Burial grounds, Village ponds ,Public Parks, playgrounds.

15. NATIONAL RESOURCES All the resources belongs to the nation. It includes all the minerals, water resources ,forests ,wildlife ,land with in the political boundaries and oceanic area up to 12 nautical miles (12.2 KM) from the coast termed as territorial water .

16. INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES These are under the regulation or management of some international organizations. Examples: The oceanic resources beyond 200 nautical miles ,Atmosphere ,Sun etc.

17. E. On the Basis of Status of Development. Potential Resources Developed resources Stock Reserve

18. POTENTIAL RESOURCES Resources which are found in a region, but have not been utilized . Example: Solar and wind energy potential in western parts of India, Gujarat and Rajasthan.

19. DEVELOPED RESOURCES Resources which are surveyed and their quality and quantity have been determined for utilization. The development of these resources depends upon the level of technology and feasibility.

20. STOCK Materials in the environment which have the potential to satisfy human needs but human beings do not have the appropriate technology to use these . Example: Water is a compound of two inflammable gases , Hydrogen and Oxygen which can be used as a rich source of energy .

21. RESERVES These are the subset of stock. They can be put in to use with the help of existing technology ,but their use has not been started. These can be used to satisfy future needs. Example: Water in dam, Forest etc.

22. FOLLOW UP ACTIVITIES Prepare a flow diagram/chart showing classification of resources . Write 5 examples each for all type of resources. Distinguish between Biotic and Abiotic resources Distinguish between Renewable and Non Renewable resources.