Global Resources

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

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

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.

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

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