What is resource and development?

Earth has an abundance of resources that can be used to satisfy the needs of human beings. The chapter deals with the idea of resources , its types and distribution. The chapter focuses on the problem of the uneven distribution of resources and how it can be managed using careful Resource Planning. The chapter also deals with the pattern of land distribution and the causes for land degradation. It focuses on the key aspects of conserving land and increasing the forest cover. Soil is an important component which is also the house for a number of useful microbes. Degradation of soil has an adverse effect on the surroundings. The chapter explores the various ways of land degradation and how it can be checked. Also, it explores the possibility of development by the judicious use of the different types of resources keeping in mind the issue of sustainability.