Class 10 Geography Short Notes - Key Points for revision
RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT - Chapter 1 Resources and Their Types Resources are materials or substances found in nature that fulfill human needs and wants. Natural Resources: Renewable (e.g., solar energy) and Non-renewable (e.g., fossil fuels) resources. Human-made Resources: Derived from natural resources by human activities (e.g., factories, roads). Classification of Resources On the basis of origin: Biotic (derived from living organisms) and Abiotic (non-living resources). On the basis of exhaustibility: Renewable and Non-renewable resources. On the basis of ownership: Individual, Community, National, and International resources. Resource Development and Planning Resource development involves proper utilization and management of resources. Resource planning aims at sustainable use, equitable distribution, and conservation of resources. Integrated Water Resource Management and Watershed Management are examples of resource planning. FOREST AND WILDLIFE RESOURCES - Chapter 2 Forest Reso