Question

Which one of the following is a man-made resources?

• A. Water Cycle
• B. Tropical Forest
• C. Aquatic Ecosystem
• D. Medicines to treat cancer.

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Medicines to treat cancer.

The correct option is D.

Explanation of correct option:

1. Medicines are disease specific, i.e. a manufactured drug is targeted against a specific disease.
2. Medicine is a man-made resource as it is made by human beings to cure diseases.
3. Examples - 5- fluorouracil, and 6-mercaptopurines are the medicines used to treat cancer.

Explanation of incorrect options:

Option A

1. The water cycle is a natural resource.
2. It is present naturally in the environment.

Option B

1. Tropical forests are also a natural resource.
2. It exists naturally in the environment.

Option C

1. An aquatic ecosystem is also a natural resource.
2. It exists naturally in the environment.

Final answer: Medicine is a man-made resource.