Class-8 Subject-Social Science (Geography) Chapter-1 Slot-1 RESOURCES

 
EVENTS CONVENT HIGH SCHOOL
11/08/2021           CLASS-8             SESSION2021-22(SLOT-1)
Social science(geography)
Chapter-1
RESOURCES
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Question 1.Answer the following questions.

(i) Why are resources distributed unequally over the earth?
(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?
(ii) Resource development is the method of utilising our intelligence in order to improve the quality, usability and utility of a resource.

 

(iii) Why are human resources important?
(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?
(iv) 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.

 

Question 3.

Differentiate between the following.

(a) Potential and actual resources

(b) Ubiquitous and localised resources

 

Question 3.State whether each of the following statements is true (T) or false (F).

 1.       We should wastewater since it is a renewable resource and we do not need to be careful in its use. (False)

2.       A resource always has the same economic value. (False)

3.       With respect to electricity, water was a potential resource until a few years back. (True)

4.       All natural sources of energy are renewable. (False)

5.       A farmer is a human resource. (True)

6.       Resources need to be conserved for future generations. (True)

7.       Sustainable development is a way to use resources carefully as well as saving them for the future. (True.)

 Question 4.Activity

“Rahiman paani raakhiye, Bin paani sab soon.

Paani gaye na ubere Mod, manus, choon…”

[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 Abdur Rahim Khankhanam, 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?

Answer.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.