Chapter - Resource and Development Notes
Class 10 - Geography Chapter 1: Resources and Development 1. Resource Everything available in our environment which can be used to satisfy our needs, provided it is: Technologically accessible Economically feasible Culturally acceptable can be termed as a Resource . 2. Types of Resources Resources are classified on the following bases: (a) On the Basis of Origin: Biotic : Obtained from the biosphere; e.g., human beings, flora, fauna, fisheries, livestock. Abiotic : Composed of non-living things; e.g., rocks, metals. (b) On the Basis of Exhaustibility: Renewable : Can be renewed or reproduced through physical, chemical or mechanical processes. E.g., solar and wind energy, water, forests. Non-renewable : Formed over millions of years; cannot be replenished easily. E.g., fossil fuels, minerals. (c) On the Basis of Ownership: Individual Resources : Owned privately. E.g., land owned by farmers. Community Owned Resources : Accessible to all members. E.g....