Global Resources

What is a resource? Something that helps us to achieve a goal or fulfill a function. Something that helps us to achieve a goal or fulfill a function. Three types Three types –Natural –Capital –Human

Natural Resources Materials that can be found in nature and used to make a profit. Materials that can be found in nature and used to make a profit. Renewable natural resources Renewable natural resources –Any resource that can replace itself within a relatively short period of time (human scale). –Example: Corn Non-Renewable natural resources Non-Renewable natural resources –Resources that take millions of years to develop. –Example: Mineral Resources

Capital Resources Capital resource: resources a society uses to further the creation of wealth, such as factories, buildings, equipment. Capital resource: resources a society uses to further the creation of wealth, such as factories, buildings, equipment. Example: QEH – Building used to enrich the human resources. Example: QEH – Building used to enrich the human resources.

Human Resources Human resources are the people who comprise the labour force. Human resources are the people who comprise the labour force. Example: Me… Example: Me…

Examples –Trees –Water treatment plant –Coal –Honey –Apples –Moir’s chocolate factory –Natural gas –QEH Class of 2006 –Oil Refinery –Lobster