Resources and Development
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Terrorists
Class: 10th B
School: St. Xavier
Project on
Resources and Development
Introduction
Resources are essential for the survival and development of human beings. They are gifts of nature
that are used to satisfy our needs. Proper utilization and conservation of resources are necessary
for sustainable development.
Types of Resources
- Biotic Resources: Resources obtained from the biosphere (e.g., forests, animals).
- Abiotic Resources: Resources composed of non-living things (e.g., minerals, metals).
- Renewable Resources: Resources that can be replenished (e.g., solar energy, forests).
- Non-Renewable Resources: Limited resources (e.g., coal, petroleum).
- Individual Resources: Owned by individuals (e.g., farmland).
- Community Resources: Belong to a community (e.g., public parks).
- National Resources: Belong to a nation (e.g., rivers, highways).
- International Resources: Regulated internationally (e.g., oceans).
Resource Development
Resource development refers to the process of using resources carefully and efficiently to meet
present needs without compromising future generations.
Steps:
- Surveying and mapping
- Planning for use
- Conservation for the future.
Need for Resource Planning
- Uneven distribution of resources
- Over-utilization leads to depletion
- Avoid regional imbalances
- For sustainable development.
Sustainable Development
Sustainable development means development that meets the needs of the present without
compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Conclusion
Resources are very important for the development of any nation. Proper planning, conservation, and
development of resources are essential for a better future. We must ensure that resources are used
wisely and sustainably.