Define the term resource.
Define the term resource.
Resources – Classification
The main 2 broad classifications of resources are
- Natural Resource
- Human Resource
Natural Resource
Natural resources can be further classified as
- Renewable resources – These are the resources that can be reproduced or renewed through various mechanical, chemical or physical processes.
- Non-renewable resources – These are the resources that take millions of years for their formation. Examples like coal, petroleum, natural gas etc.
Renewable Resource
The renewable resource can be further classified as
- Continuous or flow (Example wind, water)
- Biological
Biological Resource
A biological resource can be further classified as
- Natural vegetation (Forests)
- Wildlife
Non-Renewable Resource
Non Renewable resources can be further classified as
- Recyclable eg: metals
- Non-recyclable eg: fossil fuels.
Human Resource
Human resources can be further classified as
- Structures and Institutions
- Quantity and Quality
Classification of Resources
Resources can also be classified on different parameters which are given below:
- On the basis of exhaustibility – non-renewable and renewable resources.
- On the basis of origin – Abiotic and Biotic
- On the basis of the status of development -reserves developed stock and potential.
- On the basis of ownership – international, individual, national, and community.
On the basis of Ownership
The below points gives a brief understanding of the different resources based on ownership.
Individual owned Resources
Land for the construction of houses, land for grazing, agricultural land are examples of resources owned by individuals.
Community-owned Resources
These are the resources that are available for use by the community. It is not under the control of one individual, examples are village lakes, ponds, playgrounds, public parks etc.
Resources owned by a Nation
All water resources, wildlife, forests, water resources, land within the boundaries of a nation, resources in the territorial waters i.e. oceanic areas up to 12 nautical miles from the coast of a nation. All the mentioned resources belong to a nation.
On the basis of Origin
The below points gives a brief understanding of the different resources based on origin.
Abiotic Resource
Rocks, metals comes under abiotic resource.
Biotic Resource
Fisheries, livestock, flora and fauna come under Biotic resources.
On the basis of Status of Development
The below points gives a brief understanding of the different resources based on status and development.
Stock
These materials found in the environment have the capacity to meet the needs of human beings, but humans do not have the necessary technology to utilize these resources.
Reserve
These are the resources that can be used in the future to meet the requirements of humans.
Potential Resources
Resources that are available in a region but are not utilized to meet the requirements of humans. An example could be solar energy potential in desert regions of Rajasthan, Gujarat.
Developed Resources
The resources which have been surveyed for feasibility and by the concerned agencies and their quality and quantity have been determined. They can be developed based on technological availability.
Resources – Classification
The main 2 broad classifications of resources are
- Natural Resource
- Human Resource
Natural Resource
Natural resources can be further classified as
- Renewable resources – These are the resources that can be reproduced or renewed through various mechanical, chemical or physical processes.
- Non-renewable resources – These are the resources that take millions of years for their formation. Examples like coal, petroleum, natural gas etc.
Renewable Resource
The renewable resource can be further classified as
- Continuous or flow (Example wind, water)
- Biological
Biological Resource
A biological resource can be further classified as
- Natural vegetation (Forests)
- Wildlife
Non-Renewable Resource
Non Renewable resources can be further classified as
- Recyclable eg: metals
- Non-recyclable eg: fossil fuels.
Human Resource
Human resources can be further classified as
- Structures and Institutions
- Quantity and Quality
Classification of Resources
Resources can also be classified on different parameters which are given below:
- On the basis of exhaustibility – non-renewable and renewable resources.
- On the basis of origin – Abiotic and Biotic
- On the basis of the status of development -reserves developed stock and potential.
- On the basis of ownership – international, individual, national, and community.
On the basis of Ownership
The below points gives a brief understanding of the different resources based on ownership.
Individual owned Resources
Land for the construction of houses, land for grazing, agricultural land are examples of resources owned by individuals.
Community-owned Resources
These are the resources that are available for use by the community. It is not under the control of one individual, examples are village lakes, ponds, playgrounds, public parks etc.
Resources owned by a Nation
All water resources, wildlife, forests, water resources, land within the boundaries of a nation, resources in the territorial waters i.e. oceanic areas up to 12 nautical miles from the coast of a nation. All the mentioned resources belong to a nation.
On the basis of Origin
The below points gives a brief understanding of the different resources based on origin.
Abiotic Resource
Rocks, metals comes under abiotic resource.
Biotic Resource
Fisheries, livestock, flora and fauna come under Biotic resources.
On the basis of Status of Development
The below points gives a brief understanding of the different resources based on status and development.
Stock
These materials found in the environment have the capacity to meet the needs of human beings, but humans do not have the necessary technology to utilize these resources.
Reserve
These are the resources that can be used in the future to meet the requirements of humans.
Potential Resources
Resources that are available in a region but are not utilized to meet the requirements of humans. An example could be solar energy potential in desert regions of Rajasthan, Gujarat.
Developed Resources
The resources which have been surveyed for feasibility and by the concerned agencies and their quality and quantity have been determined. They can be developed based on technological availability.
