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Global Resources
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What is a resource? Something that helps us to achieve a goal or fulfill a function. Three types Natural Capital Human
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Natural Resources Materials that can be found in nature and used to make a profit. Renewable natural resources Any resource that can replace itself within a relatively short period of time (human scale). Example: Corn Non-Renewable natural resources Resources that take millions of years to develop. Example: Mineral Resources
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Capital Resources 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.
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Human Resources Human resources are the people who comprise the labour force. Example: Me…
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Examples Trees Water treatment plant Coal Honey Apples
Moir’s chocolate factory Natural gas QEH Class of 2006 Oil Refinery Lobster
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