Question 9 [Fill in the blanks] - MCQ Questions (1 Mark) - Chapter 1 Class 8 Geography - Resources - Geography

Last updated at April 16, 2024 by Teachoo

Anything that is used to satisfy a need is called a ______.

Answer:

So, the correct answer is (C) Resource

Now, let’s check all the options

Option (A) Product - A product is not anything that is used to satisfy a need. It is a material thing that can be sold or bought. For example, a car is a product, but it may not satisfy everyone’s need for transportation. So, this is incorrect .
Option (B) Service - A service is not anything that is used to satisfy a need. It is an activity that is done by someone for someone else. For example, a haircut is a service, but it may not satisfy everyone’s need for grooming. So, this is incorrect .
Option (C) Resource - A resource is anything that is used to satisfy a need. It can be natural or human-made, renewable or non-renewable, potential or actual, biotic or abiotic. For example, water is a resource that can satisfy the need for drinking, cooking, washing and many other purposes. So, this is correct .
Option (D) Utility - Utility is not anything that is used to satisfy a need. It is the ability of a resource to satisfy a need. It depends on the form, place, time and technology of the resource. For example, water has utility for drinking when it is clean and available, but it may not have utility for drinking when it is dirty or scarce. So, this is incorrect .

Thus, option (C) is correct