Question 6 of 17beginner💡 UnderstandShort Answer2 marks

What might be the different criteria we can use to categorise natural resources?

Correct Answer

Natural resources can be categorised using different criteria.

One criterion is based on their uses: resources essential for life (air, water, food), resources for materials (wood, marble, metals), and resources for energy (coal, petroleum, sunlight, wind).

Another criterion is based on renewability: renewable resources that can be restored and regenerated through natural processes (solar energy, wind, timber), and non-renewable resources that cannot be replenished at the rate we use them (fossil fuels, minerals, metals).

These categories help us communicate effectively about resources and understand how to manage them sustainably.

Exercise: Think About It | Q: 3 | (Page Page 4)
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Explanation

The chapter discusses categorisation criteria on pages 4-7. It explains that categorisation helps us discuss ideas without needing to describe them every time, enabling effective communication. The two main criteria presented are: use-based categorisation (essential for life, materials, energy) and renewability-based categorisation (renewable vs non-renewable).

Solution Steps

  1. Criterion based on uses: resources essential for life, materials, and energy.

  2. Criterion based on renewability: renewable versus non-renewable resources.

  3. Categories help in effective communication and sustainable management.

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