INTERNATIONAL INDIAN SCHOOL – JEDDAH

GEOGRAPHY - WORK SHEET

Class VIII CH-1 – RESOURCES

Name:… ……………………………… Sec………….. Roll No:…………

I. Fill in the blanks

1. ____________ makes an object or substance resource
2. Resources that are drawn from nature and used without much modification are
called as ___________________
3. ___________ and ________________ are examples for human made resources
4. _________ helps in transferring the physical material into valuable resources
5. _______________ refers to the amount of resources available for use.
6. _________________ resources are those whose entire quantity mayn't be known
and these are not being used at present.

II. State whether True or False (T/F)

1. Petroleum deposits of West Asia is an example for actual resources ( )
2. On the basis of distribution resources can be classified as abiotic or biotic ( )
3. Minerals are non- renewable resources ( )
4. Human beings are special resources ( )
5. Copper and iron ore are ubiquitous resources ( )
6. Human resources refer to the number and abilities of the people ( )

III. Answer the following

1. Give four examples of human made resources.
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2. Give two examples of renewable resources.
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3. Define the term Patent.
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4. Distinguish between: Renewable and Non-renewable resources.
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