Question Bank
Class – VIII
Geography
Chapter 1 – Resources
1. Fill In The Blanks
1. Discovery of Fire led to cooking.
2. Refrigerator is a human made resource s.
3. We should use resources Optimally.
4. Air is a ubiquitous resources .
5. Renewable resource can be replenished with the help of physical chemical and mechanical
Process.
6. High speed wind solar energy were considered as potential source of ener gy.
7. Tamil Nadu and Gujrat are devoted to producing wind energy .
8. Rich black soil of the deccan plateau in Maharashtra are example of actual resources.
2. Multiple Choice Questions
1. A resources is
a. Anything found in nature.
b. Anything made by human
c. Anything found in nature or made by humans
d. That has utility and that can be used to satisfy human needs
2. Which of these is not a natural resources.
a. Sunlight b. Wild life c. Railway track d. coal
3. Potential resources are those that
a. Have been safely stored for future use b. Have been already developed an are in use
c. Could be use in the future due to breakthrough in technology d. All of the above
4. Which of these are non renewable resources
a. Water b. Sunrays c. Petroleum d. air
5. Which of these is not a human made resources
a. Schools b. Aircrafts c. Machinery d. Minerals
6. Why is human resources said to be the most important resource.
a. It is the most abundantly found resource on earth.
b. This resources requires a lot of training and investment for development
c. All other resources get meaning and value based on the needs and requirement of humans
d. None of the above
7. Sustainable Development means
a. Devel opment that uses resources carefully b. Sustained or continuous progress
c. Development that needs of the present without affecting the availability of resources
d. None of the above
8. Which are the four golden R’s of conservation
a. Reproduce, Reuse, Recreate, Refuse. b. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Refuse.
c. Reuse, Remake, Remodel, Reclaim. D. Remove, Redo, Recycle, Rethink.
9. Which of the following actions will not help to save resources?
a. To use reusable cloth bags for shopping instead of plastic bags.
b. Watering the plants using the water used to wash clothes.
c. Using the shower to have a bath.
d. Switching off the fans and lights when not in use.
3. Name the following.
1. Name the three practice that conserve resources.
2. Any two natural resources.
3. Any two uses of water
4. Any two minerals found in South Africa.
5. Any two things a students can do to protect nature.
6. Name any 2 biotic resources.
7. Name any two Abiotic resurces
8. Name any two renewable resources.
9. Non renewable resources.
10. Name any two resources localizes.
4. Distinguish Between.
1. Renewable Resources and Non Re newable Resources .
a. Renewable Resources : Renewable resources are those that got regenerated or replenished
rapidly. Renewable resources are available in abundant quantity. For example : Solar energy,
wind, geothermal energy, air.
b. Non Renewable Resources : Non renewable resources are those res ources which cannot be
replenished or renewed. Non renewable are available in limited quantities. For example : Coal,
petroleum, mineral oil, natural gas, metallic minerals.
2. Potential Resources and Developed Resources .
a. Potential Resources : Potentia l resources are those resources which could be use in the
future due to breakthrough in technology or changing circumstances. For example, Biofuel –
That is fuel made from living matter like crops of sugarcane and repeseeds.
b. Developed Resources : Devel oped Resources are those resources which have already been
developed and which are presently being used. Iron ore and coal deposits In Jharkhand, the
petroleum deposits in west Asian countries.
3. Biotic Resources and Abiotic Resources .
a. Biotic Resourc es : Biotic Resource include all living organisms on the earth. For example Flora
and the fauna.
b. Abiotic Resources : Abiotic resources are non living substances used by human beings For
example Soil, air and sunlight.
4. Ubiquitous Resources and Localized Resource
a. Ubiquitous Resources : Ubiquitous resources are those resources which are found
everywhere For example Air and oxygen is a ubiquitous.
b. Localized Resources : Localized resources are those which are unev enly distributed across
the world and are only found in some concentrated in certain regions. For examples Copper,
Iron ore, gold, diamonds and silver are some examples.
5. Answer the following
1. What are resources ? Explain in detail.
a. Things which are present in the environment and which are directly used by humans.
b. Things which humans transform into usable materials to satisfy their needs.
For Example : Resources like metals have an economic value, which a beautiful sunset does not.
2. What is sustainable development?
present without compromising the abili ty of future generation to meet their own needs. Future
needs in mind and preventing the depletion of the same by giving time for it to regenerate get
renewed, is called sustainable development.
3. What are the four golden Rs of conservation?
Reduce : Consume less and do not waste any resource
Reuse : Use a product or resources as many times as you can.
Recycle : Avoid wastage by changing a product into another usable materials.
Refuse : If you do not need a things refuse it.
4. What are human made resource ? Give example.
process natural substance are transformed into useful products even technology used to make
such pr oducts is a human made resources such as aircrafts, machinery, build roads and railway
track are some example of human made resource.
5. “Human wants are satisfied primarily by nature” Justify the statement.
no rights to pollute exploit or harm the environment . Conserve resources for future generation
by practicing sustainable development.
1. For food human depend on soil.
2. For clothing they depend on fibre that we get from plants or animals
3. For shelter they depends on nature for timbers, bricks, mortar and iron.
4. For industrial needs too human depends on the various mineral resources.
6. How can we broadly classify re sources ?
into 3 categories.
1. Natural Resource : Resource derived from nature are called natural resource it can be
divided on four ways.
a. On the basis of ori gin: Resource can be classified into biotic or abiotic resource Ex. Flora and
fauna, soil, air and sunlights.
b. On the basis of use: Resource can be classified into developed and potential resources Ex.
Iron and coal deposit in Jharkhand.
c. On the basis of their supply: Resource can be classified into renewable and non renewable
resource Ex. Forests and coal.
d. On the basis of distribution: It can be classified into ubiquitous and localized resource Ex. Air,
sunlight and copper.
2. Human made Resource : Resource which human create using technology and skill Ex.
Machinery, machinery and roads.
3. Human Resource: This resource consists of people all other resources get meaning and value
based on the need and requirements of human beings. Peo ple with healthy mind and bodies
who are skillful and aware are more productive.
