ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

HUMAN CAPITAL

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is a natural resource used to make a chair?
A
cow
B
trees
C
oil
D
wind
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The chair is made from the wood of trees.

Detailed explanation-2: -Wood, marble, and metals, for example, are natural materials, while plastic and resin are man made. Generally speaking, the natural materials used in furniture design are renewable resources, which means they tend to be more sustainable and eco-friendly than other, manmade materials.

Detailed explanation-3: -Trees are important because they provide valuable commodities, including wood, paper, and fruit. However, forests are not distributed equally around Earth, and there are economic and social implications of some regions having more timber resources than others.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sustainability-why choose wooden furniture: Wood is a renewable resource. Wooden products generally have a much lower environmental impact as opposed to artificial products and metal.

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