Gulf Asian English School, Sharjah
SOCIAL SCIENCE WORKSHEET
TOPIC: AN INTRODUCTION TO RESOURCES
GRADE: 8
NAME: ____________________
SECTION-A
I. CHOOSE THE CORRECT OPTION:
[Link] of the following is a non-renewable resource?
(a) wind energy (b) coal (c) solar energy (d) Biomass
2. Actual and Potential resources are classified on the basis of ---------
(a) Origin (b) development (c) distribution (d) Renewability
[Link], petroleum and coal are examples of ------------------------
(a) Renewable resource (b) Non-renewable resource
(c) Ubiquitous resource (d) Biotic resource
[Link] is an example of a sustainable use of resources?
(a)Using plastic bags daily (b)Recycling paper and cardboard
(c)Wasting water at home (d)Burning fossil fuels excessively
II. FILL IN THE BLANKS:
[Link] conversion of fertile land into desert is called -------------------.
2. On the basis of ----------------------- resources can be classified into Ubiquitous
and localised resources.
3. Biotic resources are derived from --------------------------.
4. Resources which may be used in future is called --------------------- resources.
SECTION-B
III. DEFINE THE FOLLOWING:
1. Resource:________________________________________________________
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2. Sustainable Development: _________________________________________
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IV. DIFFERENTIATE THE FOLLOWING:
[Link] Resources and Human-made Resources:
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[Link] Resources and Potential Resources:
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SECTION- C
V. ANSWER THE FOLLOWING:
[Link] can individuals contribute to the sustainable use of natural resources in
their daily lives?
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2. Elucidate the consequences of over-exploitation of natural resources on
the environment.
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VI. CRITICAL THINKING QUESTION:
1. How advancements in resource conservation and management might
change our future lifestyles?
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VII. RESEARCH WORK:
[Link] analyse the role of education in fostering a culture of
sustainable resource management and environmental conservation
among future generations.
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