Worksheet 1

Chapter 1 Geography.
Q1.In the question given below there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R)

Read the statements and choose the correct option

(A)Assertion: Biotic resources are provided by nature to humans.

(R)Reason: On the basis of origin resources are divided in Biotic and Abiotic.

a. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.

b. Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation for A.
c. A is correct but R is not.
d. R is correct but A is not.

Q.2- Read the following statements and give the answer of the question.

Actual resources are those which are fully surveyed and well estimated in terms of utilization
with the available technology. The Damodar coal fields in India, the alluvial soil of the northern
plains are the examples of Actual Or developed resources.

1)- Why are actual resources called as developed resources?

a. Because they help in development.

b. They are available in large amount.
c. We know the technology to utilize them completely.
d. None of these.

2) On the basis of the level of their development resources are classified as ______ or actual resources.

3) The resources can be developed in the near future with the development of _________.

4) What are potential resources?

Competence Based Questions

Q.3. Write some measures used by you for conservation of water and electricity at your house.

Q4. From the following set of resources identify the renewable and nonrenewable resources

Sr.no Resources Renewable /Non renewable

Resources

1 Nuclear energy

2 Geothermal energy

3 Solar energy

4 Petroleum
 5 Forest

Critical thinking question

Q5." Imagine what would be the consequences if there was no water on the earth for a day" What
measures will you follow to avoid the the above situation?