Resources and Development

A collection of vocabulary flashcards based on the concepts from the lecture on resources and development.

What is a resource?

A) Anything available in our environment which can be used to satisfy needs B) Only biotic factors in an ecosystem C) Naturally occurring minerals D) None of the above

Which of the following is a biotic resource?

A) Water B) Wind C) Animals D) Minerals

What characterizes renewable resources?

A) They cannot be replenished B) They can be replenished naturally over time C) They are always biotic D) They include fossil fuels

What type of resources cannot be replenished in a short period?

A) Renewable resources B) Non-renewable resources C) Biotic resources D) Sustainable resources

What is individual ownership?

A) Resources owned collectively by a community B) Resources owned by individuals for personal use C) Resources owned by the government D) Resources belonging to multiple countries

What does sustainable development aim to achieve?

A) Immediate economic growth B) Meeting current needs without compromising future generations' needs C) Resource exploitation D) Industrial advancement

At which event was Agenda 21 signed?

A) Kyoto Protocol B) Earth Summit C) Paris Agreement D) Global Climate Summit

What does land degradation refer to?

A) Improvement in land quality B) The decline in land quality caused by human activities C) Sustainable land usage D) Afforestation efforts

What is soil conservation?

A) Practices aimed at enhancing soil erosion B) Practices aimed at preventing soil erosion and maintaining soil fertility C) Reforestation methods D) Urban development strategies

What is the primary focus of Gandhiji's philosophy?

A) Economic growth B) Technology advancement C) Resource conservation and sustainable development D) Industrial power

What are industrial effluents?

A) Solid waste from factories B) Liquid waste discharged from industrial activities C) Biodegradable waste D) Natural resources