Social Studies – Primary 6 Weekly Short Class Lesson Notes for Second Term

WEEK 2 – RESOURCE UTILIZATION

MEANING OF RESOURCE UTILIZATION

Resource utilization means using the things we have in the right way to satisfy our needs.

 

EXAMPLES OF RESOURCES 

1. Land

2. Water

3. Trees

4. People (workers)

5. Tools and machines

 

IMPORTANCE OF RESOURCE UTILIZATION

Proper use of resources is important because,

1. It helps us get food, clothes, and shelter.

2. It prevents waste of resources.

3. It helps a country grow and develop.

4. It creates jobs for people.

5. It makes life better for everyone.

6. It helps resources last longer for the future.

 

MEANING OF OVER-UTILIZATION OF RESOURCES

Over-utilization means using resources too much or carelessly. For examples:

1. Cutting down too many trees.

2. Catching too many fish.

3. Using land without allowing it to rest.

 

IMPLICATIONS (EFFECTS) OF OVER-UTILIZATION

Over-utilization can cause:

1. Resources to finish quickly

2. Environmental pollution

3. Loss of animals and plants

4. Climate change

5. Shortage of resources in the future

 

MEANING OF UNDER-UTILIZATION OF RESOURCES

Under-utilization means not using available resources well or fully. For Examples:

1. Good farmland left unused

2. Jobless skilled workers

3. Machines not being used

 

IMPLICATIONS (EFFECTS) OF UNDER-UTILIZATION

Under-utilization may lead to:

1. Poverty

2. Unemployment

3. Slow development

4. Low standard of living

5. Wastage of resources

 

SUMMARY

Resource Utilization Using resources properly, Over-Utilization Using resources too much and Under-Utilization Not using resources enough.

 

10 MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON RESOURCE UTILIZATION

INSTRUCTION – Choose the correct answer from the options A – D.

1. Resource utilization means _____. 

A. wasting resources   B. using resources properly   C. hiding resources   D. selling resources

2. Which of the following is a resource?

A. Noise   B. Land   C. Smoke   D. Dirt

3. Proper use of resources helps a country to _____. 

A. grow and develop   B. become poor   C. waste resources   D. destroy nature

4. Cutting down many trees without replanting is an example of _____. 

A. under-utilization   B. resource protection   C. recycling   D. over-utilization

5. Which of these is an effect of over-utilization?

A. More forests   B. Clean environment   C. Resource depletion   D. Job creation

6. Leaving fertile farmland unused is an example of _____. 

A. over-utilization   B. under-utilization   C. pollution   D. conservation

7. One effect of under-utilization of resources is _____. 

A. fast development   B. high income   C. abundance of food   D. unemployment

8. Which of these helps resources last longer?

A. Overuse   B. Proper utilization   C. Waste   D. Destruction

9. Over-utilization of resources can lead to _____. 

A. climate change   B. good weather   C. peace   D. happiness

10. Which of the following is NOT an example of a resource?

A. Water   B. Trees   C. Air   D. Noise

ANSWER KEY – 1. B 2. B 3. A 4. D 5. C 6. B 7. D 8. B 9. A 10. D