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Samacheer Class 6 Social Science - Resources

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Q.1Renewable resourcesv
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After consumption, resources can be renewed with the period of time is called renewable resources.
Example: Air, Water, Sunlight

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Q.3Individual resources.v
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Individual resources are resources privately owned by individuals.
Example: Apartments

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Q.4Tertiary activities.v
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Tertiary activities are basically concerned with the distribution of primary and secondary products through a system of transport and trade.
(e.g.) Banking, Trade, and Communications.
D. Give brief answers for the following

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Q.2What are the actual resources?v
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Actual resources are resources that are being used and the quantity available is known, (eg) Coal mining at Neyveli Lignite Corporation.

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Q.3Define abiotic resources.v
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Abiotic resources are non-living things. Land, Water, Air, and Minerals are abiotic resources.

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Q.4What is sustainable development?v
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Development is necessary without affecting the needs of future generations.
If the present needs of resources are met and the conserving of resources for the future is balanced, we call it sustainable development.
E. Give short answers to the following questions

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Q.1Differentiate universal and localized resources.v
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Universal Resources
Universal resources are present everywhere.
Eg. Sunlight and air
Localized Resources
Localized resources are present in specific regions.
Eg. Minerals

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Q.2Though human beings are natural resources, why are they classified separately?v
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Though human beings are basically natural resources, we classify human beings separately.
Education, health, knowledge, and skill have made them valuable resources. Eg. Doctors, Scientists, and Teachers

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Q.3Compare National and International Resources.v
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National resources
National resources are resources within the political boundaries and oceanic areas of a country.
Eg. Tropical Forest Region of India
International resources
International resources are all oceanic resources found in the open ocean. Resources found in the region can be utilized only after an international agreement.
Eg. Ambergris.

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Q.4What is the difference between man-made resources and human resources?v
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Man-made resources
Natural resources are modified or processed by technology into man-made resources.
Eg. Sugarcane processed to get Sugar
All structures built by man can also be called man-made resources.
Eg. Bridges, Houses, Road.
Human Resources
Human resources are groups of individuals who use nature to create more resources.
Through human beings are basically natural resources, we classify human beings separately.
Education health knowledge and skill have made them a valuable resource.
Eg. Doctors, Teachers, Scientists.

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Q.5Write the Gandhian thought on conservation of resources.v
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Mahatma Gandhi blamed “human beings” for the depletion of resources because of
overexploitation of resources
Unlimited needs of human beings. So, conservation is very important.
F. Give detailed answers to the following questions. (100 – 120 words)

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Q.1How are natural resources classified? Explain any three with examples.v
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Natural resources are classified according to theirs.
Origin
Development
Renewability
Distribution
Ownership
Question I.
On the basis of origin – Biotic Resources and Abiotic Resources
All living resources are Biotic resources. Example: Plants, Animals, Microorganisms.
Non-living resources are abiotic resources. Example: Land, Water, Air, Minerals
Question II.
On the basis of development – Actual Resources and Potential Resources
The resources that are being used at present are Actual resources. The quantity is known. Example: Coal at Neyveli.
The resources that are not utilized at present are potential resources. The quantity and location are not known.
Example: Marine yeast (in the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea)
Question III.
On the basis of Renewability – Renewable Resources and Non – renewable Resouces?
After consumption, resources can be renewed with the period of time is called renewable resources. Example: Air, Water, Sun Light
Natural resources that have limited stock are non – renewable resources. Example: Coal, Petroleum, Natural gas, Minerals

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Q.2How can resources be conserved?v
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Careful use of resources is the conservation of resources.
Due to the rapid increase in population the resources are being utilized at a very fast rate.
To avoid this we need sustainable development. Sustainable development can take place when
Wastage and excess consumption is prevented
Reusable resources are recycled
Pollution is prevented
Environment is protected
Natural vegetation and wildlife are preserved.
The easiest way to conserve resources is to follow the “3R”s: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.

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Q.3What is resource planning and why is it necessary?v
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The technique or skill of proper utilization of resources is Resource Planning. Resource Planning is necessary because
Resources are limited and we have to use them properly. Also, we have to save the resources for our future generation.
Resources are unevenly distributed over the different parts of the world.
It is also essential for the production of resources to protect them from overexploitation.

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Q.1Statement: Solar energy is the best substitute for thermal energy in tropical regions. Inference 1: Coal and petroleum resources are receding. Inference 2: Solar energy will never deplete. Now choose the right answer.v
  1. A. Only conclusion 1 follows
  2. B. Only conclusion 2 follows
  3. C. Neither 1 nor 2 follows
  4. D. Both 1 and 2 follow
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(d) Both 1 and 2 follow

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Q.2Statement : If you don’t conserve resources, the human race may become extinct. Inference 1 : You need not conserve resources. Inference 2 : You need to conserve resources. Now choose the right answer.v
  1. A. Only conclusion 1 follows.
  2. B. Only conclusion 2 follows,
  3. C. Neither 1 nor 2 follows.
  4. D. Both 1 and 2 follow.
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(b) Only conclusion 2 follows

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Q.3Statement : Man switched over to agriculture. Inference 1 : Food gatherers experienced scarcity of food. Inference 2 : Food gathered was not nutritious. Now choose the right answer.v
  1. A. Only conclusion 1 follows
  2. B. Only conclusion 2 follows
  3. C. Neither 1 nor 2 follows
  4. D. Both 1 and 2 follow
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(a) Only conclusion 1 follows
H. Given are three suggestions to conserve resources: Write the 3Rs in suitable places.
Giving your childhood cycle to your neighbour
Using a flush that consumes less water
Melting used plastic to lay roads
Reuse
Reduce
Recycle

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2I. Cross word puzzle5 questions
Q.G2Across left to right: A development that balances time Energy from the sun All resources that belong to a country Down: A resource found everywhere An international resource A resource provided by nature A resource restricted to specific areas Across right to left: One of the 3Rsv
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Across left to right :
SUSTAINABLE
SOLAR
NATIONAL
Down:
UNIVERSAL
AMBERGRIS
NATURAL
LOCALIZED
Across right to left:
REUSE
K. Identify the different economic activities and fill the table given belowL . Teacher’s Activities
Observe “Save Energy Day” Once a month at school/class level
Try making wall hangings with waste materials to decorate your school corridors.
Find out if there are any industries near your school. A field trip may be arranged.
Collect pictures based on
Fishing
Hunting
Food – gathering
Forestry
Mining
Agriculture
Cattle – rearing
Lumbering
A. Fill in the blanks Answer
……………… are two important factors that determine Time and Technology whether a substance is a resource or not.
All resources that have been directly provided by Natural resources nature are called ………………
Man mined precious metals simultaneously for making ………………
The non – renewable resources become ……………… after use and the time they take to replace does not match the life cycle.
Ambergris is used in ……………… industries.
Marine yeast has greater potential than ……………… yeast.
Time and Technology
Natural resources
ornaments
exhausted
perfume
terrestrial
B. Write short notes on the following

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Q.1Non – renewable resources.v
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Natural resources that have limited stock are non – renewable resources.
Example: Goal, Petroleum

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Q.2Community-owned Resources.v
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Community-owned resources are resources which can be utilised by all the members of the community.
Eg. Public Parks.

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Q.3World’s largest Pharmacy.v
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Tropical rain forests are called the world’s largest pharmacy.
25% of the natural vegetation are medicinal plants. Example: Cinchona.
C. Give brief answers for the following

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Q.1How can natural resources be classified depending on?v
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Origin
Development
Renewability
Distribution
Ownership

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