Resources

Resource

Anything that can be used to satisfy a need.

Utility

Usability or usefulness of an object or substance that makes it a resource.

Economic value

The worth of a resource, which can change over time.

Renewable resources

Resources that can be replenished quickly, such as solar energy and forest.

Non-renewable resources

Resources that have a limited stock and take thousands of years to be replenished.

Human resources

The quantity and abilities of people, considered as a valuable resource.

Technology

The application of the latest knowledge and skills in doing or making things.

Sustainable development

Carefully utilizing resources to meet the needs of the present while conserving for future generations.

Resource conservation

Using resources carefully and giving them time to renew.

Patent

Exclusive right over any idea or invention.

Human resource development

Improving the quality of people's skills to create more resources.

Natural resources

Free gifts of nature used directly or with tools and technology.

Human made resources

Resources created from natural resources through human intervention.

Distributions of resources

The unequal availability of resources based on physical factors like terrain and climate.

Principles of sustainable development

Guidelines focusing on respecting life, improving quality of life, conserving the earth, minimizing depletion, and enabling community care.