Question 4 - MCQ Questions (1 Mark) - Chapter 1 Class 8 Geography - Resources - Geography

Which of the following is the most important resource on the earth?

A. Trees

B. Human beings

C. Crops

D. Coal

Answer:

Answer by Student

So, the correct answer is (B) Human beings

Detailed Explanation by Teachoo

Now, let’s check all the options

• Option (A) Trees - Trees are biotic resources that are derived from plants. They are renewable and can grow under favourable conditions. They provide us with oxygen, food, wood, paper, medicines and many other products. However, they are not the most important resource on the earth because they cannot use or create other resources by themselves. So, this is incorrect .
  
  
• Option (B) Human beings - Human beings are human resources that have the ability and skill to make the best use of natural resources through their knowledge and technology. They can also create human-made resources and conserve and preserve the natural resources and the environment. They are the most important resource on the earth because they can use or create other resources by themselves. So, this is correct .
  
  
• Option (C) Crops - Crops are biotic resources that are derived from plants. They are renewable and can grow under favourable conditions. They provide us with food, fibre, oil and many other products. However, they are not the most important resource on the earth because they cannot use or create other resources by themselves. So, this is incorrect .
  
  
• Option (D) Coal - Coal is an abiotic resource that is obtained from the earth’s crust. It is non-renewable and cannot be replaced once exhausted. It provides us with energy, heat and electricity. However, it is not the most important resource on the earth because it cannot use or create other resources by itself. So, this is incorrect .

Thus, option (B) is correct