Question

Which of the following are examples of resources?
(A) Materials
(B) Energy
(C) Knowledge
(D) Services
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A) and (D) only
• B. (A), (B), and (D) only
• C. (A), (B), and (C) only
• D. (A), (B), (C), and (D)

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The examples of resources include (A) Materials, (B) Energy, (C) Knowledge, and (D) Services.

Additional Context:

• Resource Types:
  • Material (A): Physical substances (minerals, timber)
  • Energy (B): Capacity to do work (fossil fuels, solar)
  • Knowledge (C): Intellectual capital (patents, skills)
  • Services (D): Intangible utilities (healthcare, education)
• Economic Classification:
  • Renewable vs non-renewable
  • Human-made vs natural
• Modern Perspectives:
  • Data as new resource category
  • Ecosystem services valuation

Correct Answer: (4) (A), (B), (C) and (D).