NCERT CLASS 8 GEOGRAPHY CH 1

 


                                   

                Resources

Question 1.
Answer the following questions.
(i) Why are resources distributed unequally over the earth?      ANS (i) Resources are distributed unequally over the earth because of the different natural conditions, and physical factors like terrain, climate and altitude.

(ii) What is resource development?                                             ANS. (ii) Resource development is the method of utilizing our intelligence in order to improve the quality, usability and utility of a resource.

(iii) Why are human resources important?

ANS.(iii) Human resources are important because the development of other resources solely depends upon this resource as humans have knowledge, skill, and technology to develop other resources.

(iv) What is sustainable development?

ANS. We should use resources in such a balanced way that we satisfy our needs as well as conserve them for the future. This concept is called sustainable development.

Question 2.


Tick the correct answer.
(i) Which one of the following does not make a substance a resource?
(a) utility
(b) value
(c) quantity

(ii) Which one of the following is a human-made resource?
(a) medicines to treat cancer
(b) spring water
(c) tropical forests

(iii) Complete the statement. Biotic resources are
(a) derived from living beings.
(b) made by human beings.
(c) derived from non-living things.

ANS.1)C 2)A 3)A

Question 3.
Differentiate between the following.
(a) Potential and actual resources
(b) Ubiquitous and localized resources
                                                                                                                                                        Ans
(a)
NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Social Science Geography Chapter 1 Resources Q3
NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Social Science Geography Chapter 1 Resources Q3.1

Question 4.
Activity
“Rahiman paani raakhiye,
Bin paani sab soon.
Paani gaye na ubere Mod, manus, chon…”
[Says Rahim, keep water, as without water there is nothing. Without water pearl, swan and dough cannot exist.] These lines were written by the poet Abdu Rahim Khan Khanam, one of the nine gems of Akbar’s court. What kind of resource is the poet referring to? Write in 100 words what would happen if this resource disappeared?

ANS. The resource referred to by the poet is the water. It is one of the most indispensable resources of life. It can be said to be one of the preconditions of life, like air. Firstly, water serves the most basic purpose of drinking, without which life is not possible. In the absence of water, one would be unable to clean clothes, utensils, or even take a bath. Farmers depend on water for irrigation. Rainwater is so important for proper agriculture. Water is also used in cooking food. Nowadays water has proved to be a useful source of electricity. Besides human beings, plants require water for their growth. Water is also required for various industrial purposes in factories. In short, no form of life can go on without water.

                            EXERCISE QUESTION

Question 1.
Choose the correct option.
(i) Which of these is not a resource?
(a) the Indian Prime Minister
(b) your Geography book
(c) a small piece of paper
(d) none of these

(ii) Which of these does not have economic worth but is valuable?
(a) shoes
(b) mountains
(c) coal
(d) none of these

(iii) The types of resources on basis of stock are
(a) ubiquitous and localised
(b) actual and potential
(c) renewable and non-renewable
(d) abiotic and biotic

(iv) Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?
(a) solar energy
(b) water
(c) soil
(d) natural gas

(v) Which of these is an example of sustainable development?
(a) ignoring the lights when they are switched on but not required
(b) not wasting paper
(c) using coal and petroleum deposits at a fast pace
(d) none of these

    ANS.(i) (d), (ii) (b), (iii) (c), (iv) (d), (v) (b).


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