1.
energy resources: sources of energy used for power generation, transportation and various
industrial processes as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions
2. fossil fuels: non-renewable energy resources, such as coal, oil and natural gas, formed from
ancient organic remains over millions of years
3. human resources: the individuals who contribute their skills, knowledge and labour to the
production of goods and services
4. Geological processes: natural processes that shape the earth surface over time, such as
earthquake and volcanic eruptions.
5. natural resources: materials or substances that occur naturally in the environment and are
used by humans for various purposes
6. Resources are any physical or virtual things that have value and can be utilised to satisfy
human needs and wants.
7. Anything on earth that necessary for the survival of human beings and satisfies human needs
is called a resource.
8. Resources exist in various forms, natural resources, human resources, capital resources and
technological resources.
9. The advent of agriculture marked a significant shift in resource utilisation.
10. The 20th and 21st centuries witnessed rapid technological advancements, leading to
increased efficiency in resource extraction, production and utilisation.
11. Resources can be broadly categorised into three main types: natural resources, human-
made resources and human resources.
12. Biotic resources, also known as living resources, are derived from living organisms or have
originated from living organisms. These resources are renewable in nature as they can
reproduce or regenerate.
13. Abiotic researches, also inferred to as non-living resources, are derived from non-living
sources.
14. Actual resources, also known as known resources, are those that are curently being utilised
and are available for immediate use.
15. Potential resources also known as undiscovered or unexploited resources, are those that
are believed to exist but have not yet been fully identified or utilised.
16. Renewable resources are those that can be replenished or regenerated naturally within a
relatively short period of time.
17. Solar Energy: The sun's energy is an abundant and renewable resource that can be
hamessed through solar panels to produce electricity and heat
18. Wind Energy: Wind power, generated by the movement of air, can be captured using wind
turbines to generate electricity.
19. Hydropower: Energy from flowing water, such as rivers or waterfalls, is converted into
electricity using hydroelectric power plants
20. Biomass: Biomass includes organic matter derived from plants, animals and waste materials.
It can be used as a source of energy through processes like combustion or biofuel production
21. Geothermal Energy: Geothermal energy utilises beat from within the Earth's crust, which is
continuously replenished by geological processes.
22. Tidal Energy: Tidal power harnesses the energy generated by the gravitational forces of the
moon and the sun on Earth's tides.
23. Non-renewable resources are finite (having a definite limit) in nature and cannot be
replenished within a human timeframe or at the rate they are being consumed.
24. Infrastructure: This includes roads. bridges, buildings, dams, airports and other structures
constructed by humans to support transportation, communication and economic activities.
25. Energy resources: Human-made resources in the energy sector include power plants, such
as coal, gas, nuclear and renewable energy facilities, as well as transmission and distribution
networks that deliver electricity and other forms of energy to consumers.
26. Manufacturing resources: These resources encompass factories, the production of goods
and waters ranging from automobiles and to textiles and food products
27. Information and communication Technology (ICT) resources: Computers servers,
telecommunications networks, software applications and the internet an all human-made
resources that enable the storage, processing and dissemination of information and
facilitate communication.
28. Human resources are the individuals who contribute their skills, knowledge and labour to
the production of goods and services.
29. Bat and slescribe the types of
30. DISTRIBUTION OF NATURAL RESOU
31. Natural resources are unevmly distributed the planet, and their availability and ar play a
significant role in shaping the conne social and political dynamics of regions arvel nati
32. Even in India, natural resources are distribu unevenly. Some states, for example, Jhatkhand
Odisha, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal. Madhy Pradesh, and Karnataka, have an ample amount
natural resources, while others do not have man rview of t natural resources. Here is a basic
overview distribution of natural resources in India along with the regions where they are
predominans found.
33. Water Resources
Rivers Major rivers like the Ganges, Yamuna Brahmaputra, Krishna, Kaveri and Godavari
flow through the northern and southen regions of India.
34. Lakes: Wolar Lake in Jammu and Kashmir, Dal Lake in Srinagar and Chilika Lake in Odisha are
some prominent ones.
35. Alluvial Soil: It is found in the Gangeti plains in states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West
Bengal. This soil is formed due to the deposition of sediments by the rivers. It is very fertile.
36. Black Soil: It is found in the Deccan Plateau, especially in Maharashtra
Madhya Pradesh and parts of Gujarat. It i made-up of fine clayey material and can hold
moisture. It is locally called reger. It is bea suited for the cultivation of cotton and suga
37. Red Soil Red soil is found in the southem and eastern parts of peninsular India. The red
colour of the soil is due to high iron content It is not very fertile. This soil can be made
38. by regular use of
39. neelte Soil: It is formed in areas of heavy antall like neoth-east India, the Western Jats and
Chota Nagpur Plateau. Laterite lis poot in fertility
40. Mountain Seil: It is mainly found on the hill hill Jopes covered with forests. It is maitable for
wa, coffee, fruits and spice cultivation Desert Soil It is found in hot and semi-arid regions. It is
found in Rajasthan and requires ngular itrigation
41. Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh Sinjarah Maharashtra and Tamil Nada
42. Limestone: Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand. Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajsthan Gujarat and
Tamil Nadu am the man limestone producing slates
43. 4. Forest Resources:
44. Tropical Forests: These are found in the Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats asl the northeastern
states like Assam and Meghalaya
45. Coniferous Forests: These forests are predominantly found in the Himalayan region.
46. INDIAN OCEAN
47. India Major Sell Types
48. Mineral Resources
49. Iron Ore: Mainly krund in the states of Odisha, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh.
50. Coal: Coal is fourd abundantly in Jharkhand, West Bengal and Chhattisgarh.
51. Mica: Major production in Jharkhand, Bihar and Rajasthan
52. Bauxite: Bauxite is an ore from whics aluminium is extracted. The major bauxite producing
states are Odisha, Jharkhand,
53. Indo-Freest Resources
54. 5. Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh Sinjarah Maharashtra and Tamil Nada
55. Limestone: Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand. Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajsthan Gujarat and
Tamil Nadu am the man limestone producing slates
56. 4. Forest Resources:
57. Tropical Forests: These are found in the Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats asl the northeastern
states like Assam and Meghalaya
58. Coniferous Forests: These forests are predominantly found in the Himalayan region.
59. INDIAN OCEAN
60. India Major Sell Types
61. Mineral Resources
62. Iron Ore: Mainly krund in the states of Odisha, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh.
63. Coal: Coal is fourd abundantly in Jharkhand, West Bengal and Chhattisgarh.
64. Mica: Major production in Jharkhand, Bihar and Rajasthan
65. Bauxite: Bauxite is an ore from whics aluminium is extracted. The major bauxite producing
states are Odisha, Jharkhand,
66. Indo-Freest Resources
67. 5. Wildlife Resources:
68. Bengal Tiger: This wildlife resource is predominantly found in the Sundarbans (West Bengal)
and national parks like Jim Corbett (Uttarakhand) and Bandipur (Karnatakal
69. Indian Elephant: Its presence is cmcentrated
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