Introduction to

Resources
Resources are the materials and assets available to us that can be used to meet
our needs and improve our lives. These can be natural, human-made, or a
combination of both.

by Sandeep Roy
Biotic Resources
1 Living Resources
Biotic resources include plants, animals,
animals, and microorganisms that can
can be utilized by humans.
2 Renewable
Many biotic resources are renewable,
meaning they can be replenished
through natural processes.

3 Diversity
Biotic resources are highly diverse, ranging from food crops to medicinal plants to wildlife.
to wildlife.
Abiotic Resources
Non-living Resources Essential for Life Finite and Renewable

Abiotic resources are non-living, Abiotic resources are essential Some abiotic resources are
living, such as air, water, soil, for the survival and renewable, like water, while
minerals, and fossil fuels. development of all living others are non-renewable, like
organisms. like fossil fuels.
Renewable Resources
1 Solar Energy
Harnessing the sun's energy through solar panels and photovoltaic cells.

2 Wind Power
Capturing the kinetic energy of wind using turbines to generate electricity.
electricity.

3 Hydropower
Utilizing the flow of water to spin turbines and produce clean, renewable energy.
energy.
Non-Renewable Resources
Fossil Fuels
Non-renewable resources like
like oil, natural gas, and coal
coal are formed over millions
millions of years and are
limited in supply.
Minerals
Metals and other valuable
minerals are also considered
non-renewable resources, as
they cannot be easily
replenished.
Unsustainable
The overuse and depletion of
depletion of non-renewable
renewable resources can
have serious environmental
environmental and economic
economic consequences.
Potential Resources
Undiscovered
Potential resources are those that
that have not yet been discovered
discovered or developed for use.
use.
Technological
Advancement
New technologies can help unlock
unlock and utilize potential
resources more efficiently.
Exploration
Ongoing exploration and research
research can uncover new
potential resources for the future.
future.
Actual Resources
Natural Resources Mineral Resources Human-made Resources

Water, forests, wildlife Metals, fossil fuels, minerals Infrastructure, technology,

knowledge
Human Resources and Conservation
Conservation
Education
Educating people about the importance of resource conservation and sustainable
practices.

Sustainable Practices
Implementing sustainable methods of resource extraction, use, and disposal.

Collaboration
Fostering cooperation and collaboration to effectively manage and protect resources.
Sustainable Development
Resource Preservation
Sustainable development aims
aims to meet current needs
without compromising the
ability of future generations to
to meet their own needs.
Environmental Protection
Protection
It involves the responsible use
use and conservation of natural
natural resources, as well as the
the protection of the
environment.
Economic Growth
Sustainable development also
also considers the economic and
and social well-being of people,
people, promoting long-term
term prosperity.