Question:
Why are human resources important?
Answer:
People can make the best use of the gifts of nature to create more resources as they the knowledge skill and technology to do so. That is why human resources are important.
Resources
Q 1.
Give a brief note on mining.
Q 2.
What are population pyramids? How do they help in understanding about the population of a country?
Q 3.
What are the four Characteristics of resources?
Q 4.
Name the fibre crops and name the climatic conditions required for their growth.
Q 5.
Write a brief note on terrace farming and intercropping.
Q 6.
Mention some methods that are used to conserve soil
Q 7.
Mention the different types of resources.
Q 8.
Differentiate between Ubiquitous and localised resources?
Q 9.
What is plantation agriculture?
Q 10.
Discuss the role of any two factors influencing population change.
Q 11.
Rows of trees planted in the coastal areas to check the wind movement is called intercropping ?
Q 12.
What are the different characteristics of population composition?
Q 13.
The world population has grown very rapidly. Why?
Q 14.
Name any two steps that government has taken to conserve plants and animals.
Q 15.
Which sources of energy would you suggest for (a) rural areas (b) coastal areas (c) Arid Regions?
Q 16.
What is mixed cropping or mixed farming?
Q 17.
What are the causes for the destruction of natural vegetation and wildlife?
Q 18.
What is sustainable development?
Q 19.
What is shifting cultivation? What are its disadvantages?
Q 20.
What is meant by the term industry?
Q 21.
Distinguish between Metallic and non metallic minerals
Q 22.
How can one increase agricultural production?
Q 23.
What is a water-cycle?
Q 24.
Different crops are grown in different regions.
Q 25.
Name any three common minerals used by you every day.
Q 26.
Write any two reasons for land degradation today?
Q 27.
What are abiotic resources?
Q 28.
What are the activities under the secondary sector?
Q 29.
How was the word agriculture, coined?
Q 30.
Why are human resources important?
Q 31.
Name the factors influencing agriculture?
Q 32.
What are the similarities between information technology industries in Bangalore and California?
Q 33.
Distinguish between Conventional and non conventional sources of energy
Q 34.
What is a resource?
Q 35.
Resources have value- discuss ?
Q 36.
What are the different kinds of cultivation?
Q 37.
Write a brief note on Intensive subsistence farming.
Q 38.
What is Nomadic herding?
Q 39.
What is the difference between Subsistence farming and Commercial farming?
Q 40.
What are the advantages in mixed cropping?
Q 41.
What do the 3Rs stand for in context with conservation of natural resources?
Q 42.
Give a brief description of soil composition or the layers of soil ?
Q 43.
What is the average density of population in India?
Q 44.
Complete the sentences below using some of the following words, sparsely, favourable, fallow, artificial, fertile, natural, extreme, densely
Q 45.
Suggest three ways to conserve water.
Q 46.
Distinguish between the followings
(i) Agro-based and mineral based industry.
Q 47.
Quarrying can become a major environmental concern.
Q 48.
Write a brief note on wind power ?
Q 49.
When can people make the best use of nature?
Q 50.
What can we do to conserve resources?
