Question

Which among the following is a type of resources classified on the basis of exhaustibility?
1. Biotic and abiotic
2. Renewable and non-renewable
3. National and individual
4. Potential and reserves

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Renewable and non-renewable

The correct answer is Renewable and non-renewable.

• Renewable resources: These are the sources that can be replenished over a period of time.
  • It depends on natural sources.
  • It includes solar energy, geothermal energy, wind, tidal, water, and various types of biomass.
  • It can never be finished and can be constantly renewed. 
• Non-renewable:- Such types of resources cannot be renewed quickly and are available in limited quantities. Example: coal, oil, and natural gas.
  • They are also called fossil fuels.
  • They form within Earth over millions of years from dead plants and animals.

• Biotic and abiotic-
  • Abiotic components- These are non-living chemical and physical factors in the environment that affect ecosystems. Examples include soil, water, air, sunlight, and minerals.
  • Biotic-These describes a living component of an ecosystem. They are derived from the biosphere. For example animals, fish, forests, birds, and marine organisms.  
• National and individual
  • National resources – These are resources that are owned by a nation and are used for their profits such as wildlife and minerals.
  • Individual resources – These are owned by an individual and used for his own purposes like car, house, table, and chair.
• Potential and reserves
  • Potential resources – These are the sources that have been recognized but are not yet in practice due to the shortage of availability of technology.
  • Reserves Resources –These are the resources that have been recognized and are completely maintained for present and future application.